DRUG FACTS

Manufacturer
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Effective date
2026-05-20
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:57:59

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Dosage and administration

take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor

Storage and handling

each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Sodium USP, 100 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-2222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and overtake 1-3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
children 2 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, white edible ink


Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

 Call  1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Dulcolax® active ingredient*

Regular Strength 

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE 

Docusate Sodium, 100 mg

Relieves Occasional Constipation

Stimulant Free 

SOFTGELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Dulcolax®. 

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive,

Woonsocket, RI 02895

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Regular Strength Stool Softener Laxative
CVS Regular Strength Stool Softener Laxative

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN5
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD5
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY5

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
3c386306-c48a-413e-bb69-70cb268496f3Product name120210727
6084a4f4-5437-c9a5-caec-5361ee075a59Product name120140508
90c5639a-61b0-88d6-ddcf-21888e94869aProduct name120140508
9514609b-a2a9-f8ec-6ba6-3f8e5ee89877Product name120140508

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
51316-107-10Stool Softener Laxative100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED1005
51316-107-25Stool Softener Laxative1 in 1 BOXCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED15
51316-107-25Stool Softener Laxative25 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED255

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 13 matching rows.

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
51316-10751316-107-25, 51316-107-10
53345-008

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 11 matching rows.

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.

Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 2 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool Softener LaxativeDOCUSATE SODIUMCVS PHARMACY, INC056ec3cf-edcf-4a9a-8cfa-7cf9c4a9a1382026-05-20WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 51316-107-10
ndc (package): 51316-107-25
ndc (product): 51316-107
ndc11 (package): 51316010725
ndc11 (package): 51316010710
spl id: e8090087-73dd-4918-b9eb-deeae979b765
spl set id: 056ec3cf-edcf-4a9a-8cfa-7cf9c4a9a138
DOCUSATE SODIUMDOCUSATE SODIUMHumanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan), Ltd.b10fdf50-289e-41f3-9b83-a4e4dd892f882024-11-21WarningsExact identifier
ndc (product): 53345-008

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.