Docusate Sodium Docusate Sodium FD&C RED NO. 40 GELATIN GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 PROPYLENE GLYCOL SORBITOL FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 WATER DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE Reddish SCU1
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package Label - Principal Display Panel Docusate Sodium, USP 100 mg capsule
- Package Label - Principal Display Panel Docusate Sodium, USP 100 mg capsule
Overview
Uses For relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours. Helps to prevent dry, hard stools.
Indications & Usage
Uses For relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours. Helps to prevent dry, hard stools.
Dosage & Administration
Directions Adults and children over 12 years of age: Take orally 1 to 2 softgels at bedtime for 2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6-12 years of age: Take orally softgels at bedtime for 2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Do not us this product for children under 6 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use If you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor. When abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present. For longer than one week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or you fail to have a bowel movement after use. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Purpose
Purpose Stool Softener
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.
Similar Drugs
Related medications based on brand, generic name, substance, active ingredients.