Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Docusate Sodium 55289493 Label
- Docusate Sodium 55289493 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 only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 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 directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea or 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 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
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have 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 Tamper Evident: Do not use if seal is broken or missing from bottle each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg VERY LOW SODIUM store at 25 o C (77 o F); excursions permitted between 15 o -30 o C (59 o -86 o F). keep tightly closed.
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