420-stool softener

SPL v7

SPL

SPL Set ID 909cd222-d836-416f-aa7d-deb4a0c5a560

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2020-09-08

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

docusate (100 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous citric acid d&c red no. 33 fd&c blue no. 1 fd&c red no. 40 fd&c yellow no. 6 gelatin glycerin polyethylene glycol 400 propylene glycol sorbitol solution water

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: PC18 Shape: capsule Color: red Color: white Size: 13 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

otc monograph drug active Since 2015-04-10

Purpose

Stool softener

Description

Docusate sodium 100mg

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener

Other Information

each capsule contains: sodium 5mg
VERY LOW SODIUM

Inactive Ingredients

black edible ink, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin,

glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

Description

Docusate sodium 100mg

Principal Display Panel

Stool Softener

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 1-3 capsules daily

Children 2 to under 12 years of age: take 1 capsule daily

Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Use(s)

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

Storage

store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°– 30°C (59°–86°F)

Questions

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through

Friday 9am-5pm

Do Not Use

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

Active Ingredient(s)

Docusate sodium 100mg

Pregnancy/breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If

stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 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 signs of a serious condition.
you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

Keep Out of Reach of Children

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

Structured Label Content

Purpose

Stool softener

Other Information (Other information)

each capsule contains: sodium 5mg
VERY LOW SODIUM

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

black edible ink, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin,

glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

Principal Display Panel

Stool Softener

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 1-3 capsules daily

Children 2 to under 12 years of age: take 1 capsule daily

Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Use(s)

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

Storage

store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°– 30°C (59°–86°F)

Questions

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through

Friday 9am-5pm

Do Not Use (Do not use)

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

Active Ingredient(s) (Active ingredient(s))

Docusate sodium 100mg

Pregnancy/breastfeeding (Pregnancy/Breastfeeding)

ask a health professional before use.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If (Ask a doctor before use if)

stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 2 weeks

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

Keep Out of Reach of Children (Keep out of reach of children)

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

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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