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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

Description

Docusate calcium 240 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Description

Docusate calcium 240 mg

Uses

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

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

Do Not Use

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

Product Label

CVS HEALTH Stool Softener

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

Questions Or Comments?

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

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

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

Do Not Use (Do not use)

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

Product Label

CVS HEALTH Stool Softener

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

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

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

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

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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Source: dailymed · Ingested: 2026-02-15T12:02:50.922194 · Updated: 2026-03-14T23:02:37.591705