Docusate Sodium

Drug Facts

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Stool softener

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces 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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• stomach pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• noticed a sudden change in bowel habits 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
• rash occurs

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.

• Dose once daily
• take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.

adults and children 12 years and older	5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
children 6 to under 12 years of age	5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
children 3 to under 6 years of age	2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
children under 3 years	ask a doctor

• Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL
• Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
• Protect from freezing
• Protect from light
• Clear pink to purple-pink colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following:

NDC 0121-0935-16: 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle
NDC 0121-0935-05: 5 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
NDC 0121-1870-10: 10 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.

artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.

Call 1-800-845-8210

MANUFACTURED BY

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

R12/20

NDC 0121-0935-16

Docusate Sodium Liquid

50 mg/5 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

16 fl oz (473 mL)

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

X0935160721 R07/21

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 0121-0935-05

Docusate Sodium Liquid

50 mg/5 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

Package Not Child-Resistant

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 0121-1870-10

Docusate Sodium Liquid

100 mg/10 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

Package Not Child-Resistant

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]