Docusate Sodium Docusate Sodium DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE FD&C RED NO. 40 GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED PROPYLENE GLYCOL SORBITOL D&C YELLOW NO. 10 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 WATER Reddish SCU1
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel - Bag Docusate Sodium 100 MG Softgels 10 Softgels bag label
- Principal Display Panel - Bag Docusate Sodium 100 MG Softgels 10 Softgels bag label
Overview
Uses • for the prevention of dry, hard stools • for relief of occasional constipation. • This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.
Indications & Usage
Uses • for the prevention of dry, hard stools • for relief of occasional constipation. • This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.
Dosage & Administration
Directions • Adults and children over 12 years of age and over : take 1-3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses • Children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgels daily • Children under 2 years of age: Consult a physician
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 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed 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 • you fail to have a bowel movement after use If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. This unit dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only.
Purpose
Purpose Stool Softener
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. This package is intended for institutional use only. Consult a physician before the use of this product.
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