Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each softgel)
Docusate sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
Do not use
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days
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 laxative for more than 1 week
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and older | take 1-3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. |
| children 2 to under 12 years of age | take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
- take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water
Other information
- each softgel contains:sodium 5 mg
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide