Docusate Sodium - Stool Softener Laxative

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Docusate (100 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Fd&c Red No. 40 Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Gelatin, Unspecified Glycerin Isopropyl Alcohol Light Mineral Oil Medium-chain Triglycerides Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Propylene Glycol Water Sorbitol Sorbitan

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2021-09-04

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Description

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Uses

• for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)

• This generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Section 42229-5

MAJOR^®

Unit Dose

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

Distributed by:

MAJOR^® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

Product of UAE

Packaged and Quality Assured in the USA

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children

Overdose Warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting

• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product.

These can 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 care professional before use.

Packaging

Directions

• take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water

adults and children 12 years of age and older	take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
children 6 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor

Drug Facts

Other Information

• each softgel contains: sodium 10 mg (very low sodium)

• store at 25°C (77°F) in a dry place. Avoid excessive heat 40°C (140°F).

Inactive Ingredients

edible white ink, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, light mineral oil, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Questions Or Comments?

(800)616-2471

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Structured Label Content

Uses

• for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)

• This generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

MAJOR^®

Unit Dose

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

Distributed by:

MAJOR^® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

Product of UAE

Packaged and Quality Assured in the USA

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children

Overdose Warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting

• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product.

These can 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 care professional before use.

Packaging

Directions

• take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water

adults and children 12 years of age and older	take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
children 6 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor

Drug Facts

Other Information (Other information)

• each softgel contains: sodium 10 mg (very low sodium)

• store at 25°C (77°F) in a dry place. Avoid excessive heat 40°C (140°F).

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

edible white ink, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, light mineral oil, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments? )

(800)616-2471

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

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Docusate Sodium - Stool Softener Laxative

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Identifiers & Packaging

Medication Information

Structured Label Content

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

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