Docusate Sodium

Docusate Sodium
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SPL
SPL Set ID e975a3f1-0e1f-4fb8-9c5f-baa75e12f2a5
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-01-05
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Docusate (50 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Anhydrous Citric Acid D&c Red No. 33 Glycerin Methylparaben Propylene Glycol Propylparaben Water Sodium Citrate Saccharin Sodium Sorbitol Solution

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: pink Color: purple
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2021-08-16 Until 2025-10-31

Description

Drug Facts

Purpose

Stool softener


Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener

Description

Drug Facts

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Directions
  • Dose once daily
  • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
adults and children 12 years and older 5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
children 3 to under 6 years of age 2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
children under 3 years ask a doctor
Do Not Use
  • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
Other Information

• Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL

• Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

• Protect from freezing

• Protect from light

• Clear pink to purple-pink colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following:

NDC 0121-0935-16: 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle

NDC 0121-0935-05: 5 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.

NDC 0121-1870-10: 10 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.



Inactive Ingredients

artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
  • rash occurs
Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml)

Docusate sodium 50 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
Principal Display Panel 5 Ml Cup Lidding

NDC 0121-0935-05

Docusate Sodium Liquid

50 mg/5 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

Package Not Child-Resistant

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

Principal Display Panel 10 Ml Cup Lidding

NDC 0121-1870-10

Docusate Sodium Liquid

100 mg/10 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

Package Not Child-Resistant

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

Principal Display Panel 16 Fl Oz (473 Ml)

NDC 0121-0935-16

Docusate Sodium Liquid

50 mg/5 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

16 fl oz (473 mL)

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

X0935160721 R07/21


Structured Label Content

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Purpose

Stool softener

Directions
  • Dose once daily
  • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
adults and children 12 years and older 5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
children 3 to under 6 years of age 2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
children under 3 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
Other Information (Other information)

• Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL

• Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

• Protect from freezing

• Protect from light

• Clear pink to purple-pink colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following:

NDC 0121-0935-16: 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle

NDC 0121-0935-05: 5 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.

NDC 0121-1870-10: 10 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.



Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 1-800-845-8210

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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
  • rash occurs
Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml) (Active ingredient (in each 5 mL))

Docusate sodium 50 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
Principal Display Panel 5 Ml Cup Lidding (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Cup LIdding)

NDC 0121-0935-05

Docusate Sodium Liquid

50 mg/5 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

Package Not Child-Resistant

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

Principal Display Panel 10 Ml Cup Lidding (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Cup Lidding)

NDC 0121-1870-10

Docusate Sodium Liquid

100 mg/10 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

Package Not Child-Resistant

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

Principal Display Panel 16 Fl Oz (473 Ml) (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 16 fl oz (473 ML))

NDC 0121-0935-16

Docusate Sodium Liquid

50 mg/5 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

16 fl oz (473 mL)

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

X0935160721 R07/21


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