DOCUSATE SODIUM 50MG SOFTGEL (RED) DOCUSATE SODIUM CVS PHARMACY FDA Approved Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
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Substance Docusate Sodium
Route
ORAL
Applications
M007
Package NDC

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium USP 50 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients D&C red 33 FD&C blue 1 FD&C red no. 40 FD&C yellow no. 6 gelatin glycerin noncrystallizing sorbitol solution polyethylene glycol propylene glycol purified water shellac titanium dioxide
Strengths
50 mg
Treats Conditions
Uses Relieves Occasional Constipation Irregularity Generally Produces Bowel Movement In 12 To 72 Hours
Pill Appearance
Shape: oval Color: red Imprint: 164

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
All Product Codes
UNII
F05Q2T2JA0
Packaging

651T_100ct_IFC 651T_100ct_LBL

Package Descriptions
  • 651T_100ct_IFC 651T_100ct_LBL

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 1-6 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1-3 softgels 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 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).

Questions

Questions or comments? Call 1-877-290-4008


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