Docusate Sodium, Usp

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Docusate (250 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Fd&c Red No. 40 Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Gelatin, Unspecified Glycerin Polyethylene Glycol 1000 Propylene Glycol Water Sorbitol

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: NV12 Shape: oval Color: red Size: 20 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2000-05-01 Until 2027-10-31

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool Softener

Description

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Uses

•
For the relief of occasional constipation.
•
Helps to prevent dry, hard stools.
•
This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Questions

Call 1 (800) 682-9862

Directions

Adults and Children over 12 years of age	Take orally 1 softgel preferably at bedtime for 2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years of age	Do not use this product for children under 12 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.

Other Information

•
Each softgel contains 13 mg of Sodium.
•
Store at room temperature between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
•
Do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.
•
For identification purposes, each softgel will have an imprint that reads NV12.

Inactive Ingredients

FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, Gelatin, Glycerin, Ink (Edible), Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitol.

Warnings Do Not Use:

•
If you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.
•
When abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present.
•
For longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.

Ask A Doctor Before Use

if you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two weeks.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor

if you have rectal bleeding or you fail to have a bowel movement after use.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,

ask a healthcare professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Package/label Principal Display Panel

NDC 54629-601-01

Life-Line®

Docusate Sodium, USP

Stool Softener

250 mg Each

100 Softgels

Manufactured and Distributed by

National Vitamin Company

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Bottle Label

Structured Label Content

Uses

•
For the relief of occasional constipation.
•
Helps to prevent dry, hard stools.
•
This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Purpose

Stool Softener

Questions

Call 1 (800) 682-9862

Directions

Adults and Children over 12 years of age	Take orally 1 softgel preferably at bedtime for 2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years of age	Do not use this product for children under 12 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.

Other Information

•
Each softgel contains 13 mg of Sodium.
•
Store at room temperature between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
•
Do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.
•
For identification purposes, each softgel will have an imprint that reads NV12.

Inactive Ingredients

FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, Gelatin, Glycerin, Ink (Edible), Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitol.

Warnings Do Not Use: (WARNINGS Do not use:)

•
If you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.
•
When abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present.
•
For longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.

Ask A Doctor Before Use (Ask a doctor before use)

if you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two weeks.

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

if you have rectal bleeding or you fail to have a bowel movement after use.

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

ask a healthcare 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.

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

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Package/label Principal Display Panel (Package/Label Principal Display Panel)

NDC 54629-601-01

Life-Line®

Docusate Sodium, USP

Stool Softener

250 mg Each

100 Softgels

Manufactured and Distributed by

National Vitamin Company

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Bottle Label

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Identifiers & Packaging

Medication Information

Structured Label Content

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

Additional Information