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SPL v2

SPL

SPL Set ID 0e96c2fb-21b3-4a49-96fd-51efb872342d

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2007-01-22

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Docusate (100 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

D&c Yellow No. 10 Fd&c Red No. 40 Gelatin Glycerin Polyethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Sorbitol

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: 51A Shape: oval Color: red Size: 5 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL Active Since 2007-01-22

Description

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener

Description

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Uses

prevents/relieves dry hard stool
results usually occurs 1 to 3 days after the first dose

Warnings

Directions

do not exceed recommended dose

adults and children over 12 years	take 1-2 softgels daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter
children 6 to 12 years	take 1 softgel daily
children under 6 years	consult a doctor

Do Not Use

when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756

Other Information

Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
store at room temperature 15 ^oto 30 ^oC (59 ^o to 86 ^oF)
protect from moisture

Principal Display Panel

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

you have no bowel movement after 3 days
you have rectal bleeding

These could be signs of a serious condition

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You

are taking mineral oil
have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks

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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients: D&c Yellow #10, Fd&c Red #40, Gelatin, Glycerin, Ink White, Polyethylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol.

Structured Label Content

Uses

prevents/relieves dry hard stool
results usually occurs 1 to 3 days after the first dose

Purpose

Stool softener

Warnings

Directions

do not exceed recommended dose

adults and children over 12 years	take 1-2 softgels daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter
children 6 to 12 years	take 1 softgel daily
children under 6 years	consult a doctor

Do Not Use (Do not use)

when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756

Other Information (Other information)

Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
store at room temperature 15 ^oto 30 ^oC (59 ^o to 86 ^oF)
protect from moisture

Principal Display Panel

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

you have no bowel movement after 3 days
you have rectal bleeding

These could be signs of a serious condition

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

are taking mineral oil
have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks

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.

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

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients: D&c Yellow #10, Fd&c Red #40, Gelatin, Glycerin, Ink White, Polyethylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol. (Inactive ingredients: D&C yellow #10, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, ink white, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, propylene glycol.)

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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