Preferred Stool Softenerlaxative

Drug Facts

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Stool softener

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Do not use

• if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor                                

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• stomach pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children 12 years and over	take 1 to 3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

• each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg 
• store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #6, GELATIN, GLYCEROL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PURIFIED WATER, SORBITOL.

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