Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each teaspoon)
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Purpose
Stool Softener Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation
- generally produces bowel movement in 12-72 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- if you are presently taking mineral oil
- when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
- for longer than one week
Ask a doctor before use if you have
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These may indicate a serious condition.
- you have rectal bleeding
- you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- may be taken once daily or in divided doses
- give dose in 1/2 glass of milk, fruit juice or infant formula to mask bitter taste and prevent throat irritation
- adults and children over 121 to 7 teaspoonschildren 2 to under 121 to 3 teaspoonschildren under 2ask a doctor
Other information
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 5 mg
- shake well before using
- store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
- dispense contents with a child resistant closure in a tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP.
Inactive ingredients
D&C Red #33, methylparaben, planifoline, poloxamer 181, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate. Sodium citrate may be used to adjust pH.