Docusate Sodium Docusate Sodium DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE D&C RED NO. 33 FD&C RED NO. 40 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 GELATIN GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS PROPYLENE GLYCOL SORBITOL Two toned- white and clear red 51A
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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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 doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding you fail to have a bowel movement after use 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.
Purpose
Purpose Stool softener
Do Not Use
Do not use if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding you fail to have a bowel movement after use 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.
Questions
Questions? Adverse drug event call (800) 687-0176
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