Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v3
SPL
SPL Set ID ed50555f-b105-45c8-9dc4-1bd4d233a1e3
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-11-01
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Docusate (100 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
D&c Red No. 33 Fd&c Blue No. 1 Fd&c Red No. 40 Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Gelatin Glycerin Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Propylene Glycol Water Sorbitan Sorbitol Titanium Dioxide Ammonia Isopropyl Alcohol Lecithin, Soybean Mineral Oil Butyl Alcohol Alcohol Potassium Hydroxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: PC18 Shape: oval Color: red Color: white Size: 12 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2021-02-26
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 1-3 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
PUBLIX Stool Softener Laxative
Other Information
  • each softgel contains:sodium 5 mg
  • store at 77ºF (25ºC); excursions permitted between 59-86ºF (15-30ºC)
Inactive Ingredients

ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1 FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Principal Display Panel

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

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

  • Gentle
  • Dependable
  • Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio HealthL.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 PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.,

3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY, LAKELAND, FL 33811

1-888-267-3037



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 (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 lasts 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 1-3 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
PUBLIX Stool Softener Laxative
Other Information (Other information)
  • each softgel contains:sodium 5 mg
  • store at 77ºF (25ºC); excursions permitted between 59-86ºF (15-30ºC)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1 FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Principal Display Panel

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

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

  • Gentle
  • Dependable
  • Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio HealthL.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 PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.,

3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY, LAKELAND, FL 33811

1-888-267-3037



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 (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 lasts over 2 weeks

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