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SPL v101

SPL

SPL Set ID dde828ea-839d-41c7-a4bd-ec9671e48f77

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2011-12-30

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Docusate (250 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Fd&c Red No. 40 Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Gelatin, Unspecified Glycerin Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Propylene Glycol Water Sorbitol Mannitol Sorbitan

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: P20 Shape: capsule Color: orange Size: 20 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2019-09-30

Description

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

How Supplied

Docusate Sodium 250 mg NDC: 71335-9738-1: 30 Capsules in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-9738-2: 60 Capsules in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-9738-3: 100 Capsules in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-9738-4: 7 Capsules in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-9738-5: 90 Capsules in a BOTTLE Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

How Supplied

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

NDC: 71335-9738-1: 30 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-9738-2: 60 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-9738-3: 100 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-9738-4: 7 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-9738-5: 90 Capsules in a BOTTLE

Repackaged/Relabeled by:

Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc.

Burbank, CA 91504

Description

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Uses

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

Section 51945-4

Docusate Sodium 250 mg Capsule

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 presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Other Information

each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan sorbitol

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-800-616-2471

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 sodium 250 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
this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Docusate Sodium 250 mg Capsule

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 presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

How Supplied (HOW SUPPLIED)

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

NDC: 71335-9738-1: 30 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-9738-2: 60 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-9738-3: 100 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-9738-4: 7 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-9738-5: 90 Capsules in a BOTTLE

Repackaged/Relabeled by:

Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc.

Burbank, CA 91504

Other Information (Other information)

each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan sorbitol

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 1-800-616-2471

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 sodium 250 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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