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Stool Softener

WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER,INCORPORATED

CVS 44-351


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each liquid gel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative 

Stool Softener Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours 

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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. 

Directions

  • take only by mouith.  Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children
12 years and over 

take 1 to 3 liquid gels
daily 

children 2 to under
12 years of age
take 1 liquid gel daily 
children under
2 years of age
ask a doctor 

Stool Softener Other information

  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • protect from excessive humidity
  • use by expiration date on package 

Inactive ingredients

D&C yellow #10, edible white ink, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerine, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol 

Questions or comments?

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Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Stool Softener*

STOOL SOFTENER
RELIEVES CONSTIPATION
DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

  • Gentle stool softener
  • Reliable relief
  • Stimulant free

250 Liquid Gels 

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®.
50844    ORG071235113

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2013 CVS/pharmacy
www.cvs.com    1-800-shop-CVS

Stool Softener
CVS 44-351

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-351
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
GELATIN
propylene glycol
sorbitol

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
RED 13 mm A92 CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:59779-351-13 250 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 1995-09-21


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