Docusate Sodium Docusate Sodium SACCHARIN SODIUM PROPYLENE GLYCOL TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID SORBITOL GLYCERIN WATER DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Docusate Sodium Liquid 100 mg/ 10mL Stool Softener Laxative 5 Cups bag label
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Docusate Sodium Liquid 100 mg/ 10mL Stool Softener Laxative 5 Cups 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 • Dose once daily • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste. adults and children 12 years and older 5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls) children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) children 3 to under 6 years of age 2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful) children under 3 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 • rash occurs 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 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 • rash occurs
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.
Storage & Handling
Other information • Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL • Store at controlled room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) • Protect from freezing • Protect from light • Purple colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following: Overbagged with 5 x 10 mL cups per bag, NDC 55154-9401-5
Questions
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