Gentle Stool softener Docusate sodium FD&C RED NO. 40 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 GELATIN GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 POVIDONE PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SORBITOL SOLUTION TITANIUM DIOXIDE DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE 100
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12–72 hours
Indications & Usage
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12–72 hours
Dosage & Administration
Directions • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. adults & children 12 years of age & over take 1–3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years of age 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 • fever • mucus in the stool Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks 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 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
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 stool softener 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 • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F) • Keep tightly closed
Questions
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