Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v4
SPL
SPL Set ID 816c82f8-0fa5-4b22-a226-e8f22f3eaa1d
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-05-23
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 Glycerin Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Propylene Glycol Water Sorbitan Sorbitol Anhydrous Citric Acid

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: PC1 Shape: capsule Color: red Size: 13 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2025-05-01

Description

Docusate sodium USP, 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative


Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Description

Docusate sodium USP, 100 mg

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Directions
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 liquid gels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

children 2 to under 12 years of age  take 1 liquid gel 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.

Product Label
Stool Softener Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Other Information
  • each softgel contains:sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients

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

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

†Compare to the active ingredient of Dulcolax® Stool Softener

Gentle Stool Softener

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Stool softener laxative

  • Gentle & easy relief of occasional constipation
  • Stimulant-free

LIQUID GELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & CIE. GMBH, owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax®.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by:

WALGREEN CO.

DEERFIELD, IL 60015

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

walgreens.com ©2025 Walgreen Co.

PRODUCT OF CHINA

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If
  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate sodium USP, 100 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Structured Label Content

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Directions
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 liquid gels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

children 2 to under 12 years of age  take 1 liquid gel 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.

Product Label
Stool Softener Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Other Information (Other information)
  • each softgel contains:sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

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

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

†Compare to the active ingredient of Dulcolax® Stool Softener

Gentle Stool Softener

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Stool softener laxative

  • Gentle & easy relief of occasional constipation
  • Stimulant-free

LIQUID GELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & CIE. GMBH, owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax®.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by:

WALGREEN CO.

DEERFIELD, IL 60015

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

walgreens.com ©2025 Walgreen Co.

PRODUCT OF CHINA

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)
  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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

Docusate sodium USP, 100 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

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