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CVS Health Stool Softener DOCUSATE LIQUID

Manufacturer
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Effective date
2026-08-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
8
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-08-19 00:01:56

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Stool Softener Fruit Punch
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

▪ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) ▪ generally produces bowel movement in 12-72 hours

Dosage and administration

• follow dosing directions below or take as directed by doctor • must be given in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation • may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses • take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response. • do not exceed recommended dose • shake well before using Age Dose Adults and children 1...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool Softener

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding of fail to have a bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • follow dosing directions below or take as directed by doctor
  • must be given in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
  • take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response.
  • do not exceed recommended dose
  • shake well before using

Age

Dose

Adults and children 12 years and over

5 mL-30 mL

Children 2 to under 12 years

5 mL-15 mL

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
  • low sodium
  • store at room temperature
  • protect from excessive heat
  • keep tightly closed
  • protect from light

SAFETY SEALED: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, flavor, potassium sorbate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 69842-714-08

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Clear*

CVS Health™

Stool Softener Laxative
Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Helps Gently Relieves Constipation Overnight

Stimulant free

Fruit Punch

Naturally and Artificially Flavor
8 FL OZ (237 mL)

Package Contains One Bottle

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

© 2019 CVS/pharmacy

CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

V-16415

CVS Quality Money Back Guarantee

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace® Clear.

IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

CVS Health Stool Softner Docusate Sodium Fruit Punch
CVS Health Stool Softner Docusate Sodium Fruit Punch

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-71469842-714-08

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 12 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
DOCUSATE SODIUMF05Q2T2JA0ACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
POTASSIUM SORBATE1VPU26JZZ4IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIEDFZ989GH94EIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM1Q73Q2JULRIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT
XANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEIACT

Source Document#

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Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
72025-12-09full-release2026-06-01 01:20:46

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
CVS Stool Softener Fruit PunchDOCUSATE SODIUMCVS PHARMACY, INC0e6900d6-7dc9-47d6-a006-1695feb8d5a52026-08-17WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-714-08
ndc (product): 69842-714
ndc11 (package): 69842071408
spl id: 43f14f29-9a84-426c-93bd-4f6a0f29d15f
spl set id: 0e6900d6-7dc9-47d6-a006-1695feb8d5a5

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