Stool Softener

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each softgel)
• Purpose
• Stool Softener Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• Stool Softener Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

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

Ask a doctor before use if you

• have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

• have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

• are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. These

could be signs of a serious condition.

ask a health professional before use. If pregnant or breast-feeding,

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

• adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-2 softgel daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter, or as directed by doctor

• children under 12: consult a doctor

• do not exceed recommended dose

Stool Softener Other information

• sodium 5 mg. very low sodium each softgel contains:

• store at 15°C-25°C(59° F-77° F)

• keep tightly closed

• product from USA or Canada

• Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken. Tamper Evident:

Inactive ingredients

FD and C red 40, gelatin, glycerin, edible ink, PEG, propylene glycol, sorbitol special, water. May also contain D and C yellow 10, FD and C yellow 6 (sunset yellow), mannitol.

STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED