Stool Softener
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each softgel)
- Stool Softener Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Stool Softener Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
- Product Labeling
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
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.
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
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
D&C red #33*, D&C yellow #10*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin*, medium-chain triglycerides*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® †
Stool Softener
Relieves Constipation
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
- Gentle stool softener
- Reliable relief
SOFTGELS
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®.
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Product Labeling
Stool SoftenerDOCUSATE SODIUM CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
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