Docusate Sodium

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Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each softgel)
• Purpose
• Docusate Sodium Uses
• Warnings
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if you
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding,
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• Docusate Sodium Other information
• Inactive ingredients: D&C yellow #10, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, ink white, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, propylene glycol.
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Docusate Sodium Uses

• prevents/relieves dry hard stool
• results usually occurs 1 to 3 days after the first dose
  

Warnings

Do not use

• when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
• for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
  

Ask a doctor before use if you

• are taking mineral oil
• have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have no bowel movement after 3 days
• you have rectal bleeding

These could be signs of a serious condition

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.

Directions

• do not exceed recommended dose

Docusate Sodium Other information

• Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
• store at room temperature 15^o to 30^oC (59^o to 86^oF)
• protect from moisture
  

Inactive ingredients: D&C yellow #10, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, ink white, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, propylene glycol.

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756

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