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SPL v1

SPL

SPL Set ID 09376e58-c50a-4eda-ab2a-b980a4b65dc0

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2019-04-25

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Docusate (100 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

D&c Red No. 33 Fd&c Red No. 40 Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Gelatin, Unspecified Glycerin Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Water Sorbitol Titanium Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: SCU2 Shape: oval Color: red Size: 12 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL Active Since 2016-03-01

Description

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

How Supplied

Product: 50090-2731 NDC: 50090-2731-1 100 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE NDC: 50090-2731-2 60 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE NDC: 50090-2731-4 30 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE NDC: 50090-2731-0 20 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener

How Supplied

Product: 50090-2731

NDC: 50090-2731-1 100 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-2 60 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-4 30 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-0 20 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

Description

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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

Directions

Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children 12 years and over	take 1-3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756 Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM

Other Information

Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
VERY LOW SODIUM
store at 25^oC (77^oF); excursions permitted between 15^o-30^oC (59^o-86^oF).

keep tightly closed.

Inactive Ingredients

D&C Red #33, edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide

Docusate Sodium 100mg

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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. (1-800-222-1222)

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

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

Structured Label Content

Uses

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

Purpose

Stool softener

Warnings

Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Directions

Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children 12 years and over	take 1-3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756 Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM

How Supplied (HOW SUPPLIED)

Product: 50090-2731

NDC: 50090-2731-1 100 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-2 60 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-4 30 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-0 20 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

Other Information (Other information)

Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
VERY LOW SODIUM
store at 25^oC (77^oF); excursions permitted between 15^o-30^oC (59^o-86^oF).

keep tightly closed.

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

D&C Red #33, edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide

Docusate Sodium 100mg

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel) (Active ingredient (in each softgel))

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

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

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Source: dailymed · Ingested: 2026-02-15T11:56:49.548981 · Updated: 2026-03-14T22:55:34.309870