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Drug Facts


Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg


Purpose

Stool softener


Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings


Do not use

if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor


Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding
  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use
  • you need to use a stool softener 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 right away.


Directions

adults and children 12 years and over                         take 1 to 3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily
children under 2 yearsask a doctor
  • doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses

Other information

  • each capsule contains sodium 6 mg
  • store at room temperature 15o-30oC (59o-86oF)
  • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients: D&C red #33,Edible ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol special


Questions?

Adverse drug event call (800) 687-0176


HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50436-1222

NDC: 50436-1222-1 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE


DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE SODIUM ) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED