Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel Compare to Colace ® active ingredient Docusate Sodium 100 mg Stool Softener Laxative • Gentle, Dependable • Stimulant-Free 100 Softgels Padagis ™ DOCUSATE SODIUM CONTAINER IMAGE 1 OF 2 DOCUSATE SODIUM CONTAINER IMAGE 2 OF 2
- Principal Display Panel Compare to Colace ® active ingredient Docusate Sodium 100 mg Stool Softener Laxative • Gentle, Dependable • Stimulant-Free 100 Softgels Padagis ™ DOCUSATE SODIUM CONTAINER IMAGE 1 OF 2 DOCUSATE SODIUM CONTAINER IMAGE 2 OF 2
Overview
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Indications & Usage
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Dosage & Administration
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
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Purpose
Purpose Stool softener laxative
Do Not Use
Do not use • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Storage & Handling
Other information • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg • very low sodium • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
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