Docusate Sodium DOCUSATE SODIUM MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS FDA Approved Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
FunFoxMeds box
Substance Docusate Sodium
Route
ORAL
Applications
M007

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL) Docusate sodium 100 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients: artificial cherry vanilla flavoring citric acid anhydrous D&C Red No. 33 glycerin methylparaben polyethylene glycol propylene glycol propylparaben purified water saccharin sodium sodium citrate and sorbitol
Strengths
5 ml 100 mg
Quantities
10 ml
Treats Conditions
Uses Relieves Occasional Constipation Irregularity Generally Produces Bowel Movement In 12 To 72 Hours
Pill Appearance
Color: pink

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
UNII
F05Q2T2JA0
Packaging

Principal Display Panel MAJOR NDC 0904-7279-66 Docusate Sodium Liquid 100 mg/10 mL Stool Softener Laxative F0935C100622 Docusate Sodium Liquid - Lid

Package Descriptions
  • Principal Display Panel MAJOR NDC 0904-7279-66 Docusate Sodium Liquid 100 mg/10 mL Stool Softener Laxative F0935C100622 Docusate Sodium Liquid - Lid

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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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 or comments? Call 1-800-845-8210


Similar Drugs

Related medications based on brand, generic name, substance, active ingredients.

View all similar drugs →