Stool Softener

Manufacturer
Sam's West, Inc
Effective date
2026-01-06
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:31:26

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Regular Strength
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

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 

Storage and handling

each softgel contains : sodium 5 mg store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so 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 lasts 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and overtake 1-3 softgels daily 
children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily 
children under 2 years ask a doctor 

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

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 COLACE® ACTIVE INGREDIENT†

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

GENTLE & EFFECTIVE

STIMULANT-FREE

RELIEVES CONSTIPATION 

SEE DIRECTIONS FOR SERVING SIZE

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

DISTRIBUTED BY

SAM'S WEST, INC.

BENTONVILLE, AR 72716

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MEMBER'S MARK (SAM'S WEST) Stool Softener
MEMBER'S MARK (SAM'S WEST) Stool Softener

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN6
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD6
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY6

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130193968325138GTIN-13: 0193968325138
EAN-13: 0193968325138
GTIN-12: 193968325138
UPC-A: 193968325138
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00193968325138
docusate-sodium-2-tone-100-mg-softgels-pur-1.jpg

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
68196-998-60Stool SoftenerRegular Strength600 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED6006

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
68196-99868196-998-60

Ingredients#

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Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
52025-11-21monthly-update2026-06-03 17:40:34

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool Softener Regular StrengthDOCUSATE SODIUMSam's West, Inc1eca5910-b0bf-4e07-8211-36dba52b3de72026-01-06WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 68196-998-60
ndc (product): 68196-998
ndc11 (package): 68196099860
spl id: 7d210461-ee1b-414b-a49a-abe30ec09239
spl set id: 1eca5910-b0bf-4e07-8211-36dba52b3de7

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