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SPL v4

SPL

SPL Set ID cf6a31aa-7abc-4040-9a4e-6d3bd0eaf5cf

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2024-03-07

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

docusate (240 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

corn oil fd&c blue no. 1 fd&c red no. 40 fd&c yellow no. 6 gelatin glycerin water sorbitol sorbitan

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: SCU Shape: capsule Color: red Size: 18 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

otc monograph drug active Since 2019-12-27

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Description

Docusate calcium 240 mg

Medication Information

Uses

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information

store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

corn oil, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol

Description

Docusate calcium 240 mg

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Surfak®*

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE CALCIUM, 240 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Sodium Free

Gentle relief of constipation
Once-a-day dosage

SOFTGELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Surfak®.

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

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895

Do Not Use

if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Product Label

CVS HEALTH Stool Softener

Questions Or Comments?

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

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 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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate calcium 240 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

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

Structured Label Content

Uses

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information (Other information)

store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

corn oil, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Surfak®*

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE CALCIUM, 240 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Sodium Free

Gentle relief of constipation
Once-a-day dosage

SOFTGELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Surfak®.

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

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895

Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Product Label

CVS HEALTH Stool Softener

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

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

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 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 right away.

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

Docusate calcium 240 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

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

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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