Docusate Sodium Liquid

Docusate Sodium Liquid
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SPL
SPL Set ID 492b6d37-47cf-3a28-e063-6294a90a2a18
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2026-01-18
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Docusate (50 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Sodium Benzoate Poloxamer 124 Water Sucralose Propylene Glycol Methylparaben Propylparaben Sodium Citrate Polyethylene Glycol 500

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2026-01-01

Description

Docusate Sodium 50mg

Purpose

Stool Softener


Medication Information

Purpose

Stool Softener

Description

Docusate Sodium 50mg

Uses
  • Relief of occasional constipation
Section 51945-4

Warnings

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

Directions

  • follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
  • must be give in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of mil or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose
  • take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement dosage should the be reduced according to individual response
  • do not exceed recommende dose
  • shake well before using

Do Not Use

  • abdominal pain, nauseas, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
  • for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
Other Information

  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken or missing
  • store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Permitted excursions between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • protect from excessive heat
  • Pharmacist:: preserve and dispense in a tight light, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap as defined in the UPS
  • each teaspoon (5ml) contains sodium 5 mg
Inactive Ingredient

artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose

Question Or Comments?

305-592-9216 or [email protected]

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If
  • you have no bowel movements withing 3 days
  • you have rectal bleeding
  • these could be signs of a seriuos condition
  • a skin rash occurs
  • you experience throat irritation
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding

ask a doctor before use

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You
  • are taking mineral oil
  • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than two weeks
Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In case of overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml Teaspoonful)

Docusate Sodium 50mg


Structured Label Content

Uses
  • Relief of occasional constipation
Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Purpose

Stool Softener

Warnings

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

Directions

  • follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
  • must be give in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of mil or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose
  • take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement dosage should the be reduced according to individual response
  • do not exceed recommende dose
  • shake well before using

Do Not Use (Do not use)

  • abdominal pain, nauseas, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
  • for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
Other Information (Other information)

  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken or missing
  • store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Permitted excursions between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • protect from excessive heat
  • Pharmacist:: preserve and dispense in a tight light, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap as defined in the UPS
  • each teaspoon (5ml) contains sodium 5 mg
Inactive Ingredient

artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose

Question Or Comments? (Question or Comments?)

305-592-9216 or [email protected]

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)
  • you have no bowel movements withing 3 days
  • you have rectal bleeding
  • these could be signs of a seriuos condition
  • a skin rash occurs
  • you experience throat irritation
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding (If pregnant or breast-feeding)

ask a doctor before use

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 more than two weeks
Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml Teaspoonful) (Active ingredient (in each 5 mL-teaspoonful))

Docusate Sodium 50mg


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