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Stool Softener

Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC

Shopko Stool Softener Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage in a 24-hour period

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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

  • •Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children 12 years and over

take 1 - 3 softgels daily

children 2 to under 12 years of age

take 1 softgel daily

children under 2 years

ask a doctor

Stool Softener Other information

  • •each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • •very low sodium
  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

D&C red no. 33, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium 100mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Gentle

Relieves Constipation

Stimulant-Free

Actual Size

60 Softgels (100 mg)

Stool Softener

Docusate sodium CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37012-486
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 RED NO. 33
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
water
SORBITAN
sorbitol
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
WHITE (to off beige) 13 mm L486 OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 60 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:37012-486-72 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2013-06-13


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