Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Docusate (100 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

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

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: P51 Shape: oval Color: orange Size: 12 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2021-05-28 Until 2026-05-28

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Description

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Uses

for relief of occasional constipation (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 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided dose
children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel 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

GOOD SENSE Stool Softener

Other Information

each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
store at 25ºC (77ºF);excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 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 Dulcolax® Stool Softener

Gentle

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium

Stool Softener Laxative

For Gentle Softener Relief

Stimulant-free

Softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of 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: Perrigo Direct, Inc.

Peachtree City, GA 30269

www.PerrigoDirect.com

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 a 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 100 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

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

Structured Label Content

Uses

for relief of occasional constipation (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 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided dose
children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel 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

GOOD SENSE Stool Softener

Other Information (Other information)

each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
store at 25ºC (77ºF);excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 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 Dulcolax® Stool Softener

Gentle

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium

Stool Softener Laxative

For Gentle Softener Relief

Stimulant-free

Softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of 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: Perrigo Direct, Inc.

Peachtree City, GA 30269

www.PerrigoDirect.com

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 a 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 100 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 last over 2 weeks

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Drug Facts

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Identifiers & Packaging

Medication Information

Structured Label Content

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

Additional Information