Stool Softener

Manufacturer: H E B
Effective date: 2024-04-08
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 3
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 00:10:49

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener

Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM

Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Dosage and administration

adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Storage and handling

each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-877-753-3935

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for relief of occasional constipation
this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health 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 right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

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

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

EXTRA STRENGTH

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Stool softener laxative

Stool Softener

Stimulant-free
Relief of constipation

SOFTGELS

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

MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H-E-B SAN ANTONIA, TX 78204

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
1245468	docusate sodium 250 MG Oral Capsule	PSN	3
1245468	docusate sodium 250 MG Oral Capsule	SCD	3
1245468	DOSS Sodium 250 MG Oral Capsule	SY	3

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product concept	Relation	Version	Effective
6084a4f4-5437-c9a5-caec-5361ee075a59	Product name	1	20140508
90c5639a-61b0-88d6-ddcf-21888e94869a	Product name	1	20140508
9514609b-a2a9-f8ec-6ba6-3f8e5ee89877	Product name	1	20140508

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	Strength	SPL version
37808-879-14	Stool Softener	140 in 1 BOTTLE	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	140		3

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
37808-879	STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [H E B]	3	Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows	20240410_1dd2be7e-bdca-4e43-b853-3ed10b636632.zip

Products#

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

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 11 matching rows.

Stool Softener
Docusate Sodium
DOCUSATE
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
WATER
SORBITOL

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
37808-879	37808-879-14

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
DOCUSATE SODIUM	F05Q2T2JA0	ACTIB
FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	IACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6	H77VEI93A8	IACT
GELATIN	2G86QN327L	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED	3WJQ0SDW1A	IACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Stool Softener	DOCUSATE SODIUM	H E B	1dd2be7e-bdca-4e43-b853-3ed10b636632	2024-04-08	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 37808-879-14 ndc (product): 37808-879 ndc11 (package): 37808087914 spl id: ad646c69-031a-4194-a32c-df17be7e08e8 spl set id: 1dd2be7e-bdca-4e43-b853-3ed10b636632

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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