Docusate Sodium Liquid
Active Ingredient (per teaspoonful = 5 mL)
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Purpose
Stool Softener
Uses
- prevents / relieves dry hard stool
- results usually occur 1 to 3 days after the first dose
Warnings
- when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
- for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assisstance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
1 teaspoon = 5 mL
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.
Other information
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 1 to 6 teaspoons (50 to 300 mg) |
| Children 2 to 12 years of age | 1 to 3 teaspoons (50 to 150 mg) |
- follow dosing directions below or take as directed by doctor
- must be given in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
- may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
- take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response
- do not exceed recommended dose
- shake well before using
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, D&C Red #33, flavor, methylparaben, parabens, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol 400, propylparaben, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucrose, and water.