Drug Facts Docusate Sodium
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
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 last 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 a signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a stool softner 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 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 |
- take with a glass of water
Other information
- each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
- store at 25ºC (77ºF);excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water sorbitan, sorbitol
HOW SUPPLIED
For identification purposes, each orange softgel will have an imprint that reads P51.
NDC 72789-295-30 Bottles of 30 softgels.
NDC 72789-295-90 Bottles of 90 softgels.