Docusate Sodium 100 Mg............... Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium 100 Mg............... Stool Softener
SPL v4
SPL
SPL Set ID 3a513cb9-8404-43dc-a780-040bf9f1741d
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2021-05-12
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Docusate (100 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Fd&c Red No. 40 Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Gelatin Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Glycerin Sorbitol Water

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: SCU1 Shape: capsule Color: red Size: 12 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2022-03-02

Description

Drug Facts

Purpose

Stool softener


Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener

Description

Drug Facts

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1

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

Section 50569-3

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that lasts over 2 weeks
Section 51945-4

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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 to 3 softgels daily

children 2 to under 12 years of age

take 1 softgel daily

children under 2 years

ask a doctor

Do Not Use
  • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor                                
Other Information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Inactive Ingredients

FD&C RED NO. 40, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, GELATIN BOVINE, GLYCEROL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PURIFIED WATER, SORBITOL.

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
Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg


Structured Label Content

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

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

Section 50569-3 (50569-3)

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that lasts over 2 weeks
Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Purpose

Stool softener

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 to 3 softgels daily

children 2 to under 12 years of age

take 1 softgel daily

children under 2 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                                
Other Information (Other information)
  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Inactive Ingredients

FD&C RED NO. 40, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6, GELATIN BOVINE, GLYCEROL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PURIFIED WATER, SORBITOL.

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

Docusate Sodium 100 mg


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