Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v7
SPL
SPL Set ID eb5e036b-dc1c-4a8d-b2c6-de1395384c57
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-07-18
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: P51 Shape: oval Color: orange Size: 12 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2020-02-28 Until 2025-10-28
Description

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Description

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Directions
  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily.
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
MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS Stool Softener Laxative
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 1-800-616-2471

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233

Livonia, MI 48152

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
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Directions
  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily.
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
MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS Stool Softener Laxative
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 1-800-616-2471

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233

Livonia, MI 48152

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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Additional Information

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