DOK Docusate Sodium DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE FD&C RED NO. 40 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED GLYCERIN MINERAL OIL POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED PROPYLENE GLYCOL SORBITOL 655
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel DOK 100 mg Docusate Sodium 10 Softgels bag label
- Principal Display Panel DOK 100 mg Docusate Sodium 10 Softgels bag label
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 with a glass of water • 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 to 3 capsules daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 capsule 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 • 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 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. WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only.
Purpose
Purpose Stool softener laxative Very low Sodium Each capsules contains: sodium 6 mg
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only.
Storage & Handling
Other information • each capsule contains: sodium 6 mg Very Low Sodium • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF) • protect from excessive humidity • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Questions
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