stool softener docusate sodium 50mg, capsule, liquid filled

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

docusate (50 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

fd&c red no. 40 d&c red no. 33 fd&c yellow no. 6 gelatin glycerin polyethylene glycol, unspecified propylene glycol water sorbitol anhydrous citric acid

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: PC20 Shape: capsule Color: red Size: 13 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

otc monograph not final active Since 2016-12-14

Medication Information

Uses

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

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 6 softgels daily
Children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 to 3 softgels daily
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

Other Information

each softgel contains: sodium 3 mg

VERY LOW SODIUM
store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Keep tightly closed.

Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, white edible ink

Manufactured by:

Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan) Ltd.

Wuhan, Hubei 430206,

China

Description

Drug Facts

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 53414-9

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

Do Not Use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

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 50 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

Principal Display Panel 30ct Carton and Bottle Label

STOOL SOFTENER DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG 30ct

NDC 69842-072-20

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace ^® 50 mg

Principal Display Panel 100ct Carton and Bottle Label

STOOL SOFTENER DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG 100ct

NDC 69842-072-24

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace^® 50 mg

Structured Label Content

Uses

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

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 6 softgels daily
Children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 to 3 softgels daily
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

Other Information (Other information)

each softgel contains: sodium 3 mg

VERY LOW SODIUM
store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Keep tightly closed.

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, white edible ink

Manufactured by:

Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan) Ltd.

Wuhan, Hubei 430206,

China

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 53414-9 (53414-9)

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

Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

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 50 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

Principal Display Panel 30ct Carton and Bottle Label (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30ct Carton and Bottle Label)

STOOL SOFTENER DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG 30ct

NDC 69842-072-20

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace ^® 50 mg

Principal Display Panel 100ct Carton and Bottle Label (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100ct Carton and Bottle Label)

STOOL SOFTENER DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG 100ct

NDC 69842-072-24

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace^® 50 mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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stool softener docusate sodium 50mg, capsule, liquid filled

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