Docusate
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34390-5
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
Description
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Medication Information
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Description
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
Do not use
if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks
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 a signs of a serious condition.
you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
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.
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
Other Information
each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
store at 25ºC (77ºF);excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients
edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water sorbitan, sorbitol
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions Or Comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Structured Label Content
Uses (USES)
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Purpose (PURPOSE)
Stool softener laxative
Warnings (WARNINGS)
Do not use
if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks
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 a signs of a serious condition.
you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
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.
Directions (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
Other Information (OTHER INFORMATION)
each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
store at 25ºC (77ºF);excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients (INACTIVE INGREDIENTS)
edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water sorbitan, sorbitol
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions Or Comments? (QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?)
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Principal Display Panel (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL)
Keep Out of Reach of Children (KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN)
Keep out of reach of children.
Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel) (ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SOFTGEL))
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
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Source: dailymed · Ingested: 2026-02-15T11:56:32.343841 · Updated: 2026-03-14T22:55:04.352870