Docusate Sodium

Docusate Sodium
SPL v9
SPL
SPL Set ID 1541ff5b-11f8-444b-a2a0-8e3086ae650a
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-01-09
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Docusate (100 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Citric Acid Red 33 Glycerin Methylparaben Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Propylene Glycol Propylparaben Saccharin Sodium Sodium Citrate, Unspecified Form Sorbitol Water

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: pink
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2022-12-08

Description

(in each 5 mL) Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener


Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener

Description

(in each 5 mL) Docusate sodium 100 mg

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Directions
  • Dose once daily
  • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
 adults and children 12 years and older  5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
 children 6 to under 12 years of age  5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
 children 3 to under 6 years of age  2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
 children under 3 years  ask a doctor


Do Not Use
  • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
Distributed By:

R06/22

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN  46268

Active Ingredient

(in each 5 mL)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Other Information
  • Sodium content: 14 mg/5 mL
  • Store at controlled room temperature, 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)
  • Protect from freezing
  • Protect from light
  • Clear pink to purple colored, cherry-vanilla flavored liquid supplied in the following

NDC  0904-7279-66:  10 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.

Inactive Ingredients:

artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

Principal Display Panel

MAJOR

NDC  0904-7279-66

Docusate Sodium Liquid

100 mg/10 mL

Stool Softener Laxative

F0935C100622

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 signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
  • rash occurs

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.

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

Directions
  • Dose once daily
  • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
 adults and children 12 years and older  5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
 children 6 to under 12 years of age  5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
 children 3 to under 6 years of age  2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
 children under 3 years  ask a doctor


Do Not Use (Do not use)
  • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
Distributed By: (Distributed by:)

R06/22

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN  46268

Active Ingredient

(in each 5 mL)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Other Information (Other information)
  • Sodium content: 14 mg/5 mL
  • Store at controlled room temperature, 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)
  • Protect from freezing
  • Protect from light
  • Clear pink to purple colored, cherry-vanilla flavored liquid supplied in the following

NDC  0904-7279-66:  10 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.

Inactive Ingredients:

artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 1-800-845-8210

Principal Display Panel

MAJOR

NDC  0904-7279-66

Docusate Sodium Liquid

100 mg/10 mL

Stool Softener Laxative

F0935C100622

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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 signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
  • rash occurs

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.

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

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