Docusate Sodium

McKesson Packaging Services Business Unit of McKesson Corporation

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient
• Purpose
• Docusate Sodium Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• Docusate Sodium Other information
• Inactive ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Docusate Sodium 100mg

Purpose

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium Uses

• •for the prevention of dry, hard stools
• •for relief of occasional constipation.
• •This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Warnings

Do not use

• •if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
• •when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
• •for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• •you have rectal bleeding
• •you fail to have a bowel movement after use

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

• • Adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1-2 capsules, preferably at bedtime
• • Children 6-12 years of age: take 1 capsule at bedtime

Docusate Sodium Other information

• • each capsule contains: sodium 5 mg
• •store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)

Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propyleneglycol and sorbitol special. May also contain: D&C yellow #10, FC&C yellow #6 and purified water.

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