Stool Softener

Manufacturer: Walgreens
Effective date: 2024-06-25
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 4
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 00:14:12

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener

Active ingredientDOCUSATE CALCIUM

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

store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

PhoneLabel contact1-877-753-3935

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Calcium 240 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

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 currently 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 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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

store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn oil, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, 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

Compare to the active ingredient Surfak®††

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE CALCIUM 240 mg /

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Gentle relief of occasional constipation
Take once a day
Sodium free

SOFTGELS

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem Inc., owner of the registered trademark Surfak®.

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:WALGREEN CO.

200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
1245376	docusate calcium 240 MG Oral Capsule	PSN	4
1245376	docusate calcium 240 MG Oral Capsule	SCD	4
1245376	DOSS Calcium 240 MG Oral Capsule	SY	4

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
0363-0868-10	Stool Softener	100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	100		4
0363-0868-10	Stool Softener	1 in 1 BOX	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	1		4

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
0363-0868	STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE CALCIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [WALGREENS]	4	Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows	20240627_2791223a-7ac0-47e5-9a6a-4d9a02cfeb63.zip

Products#

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

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 12 matching rows.

Stool Softener
DOCUSATE CALCIUM
DOCUSATE
CORN OIL
FD&C RED NO. 40
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
WATER
SORBITOL
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
SORBITAN

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
0363-0868	0363-0868-10

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 10 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
DOCUSATE CALCIUM	6K7YS503HC	ACTIB
CORN OIL	8470G57WFM	IACT
FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	IACT
GELATIN	2G86QN327L	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1	H3R47K3TBD	IACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6	H77VEI93A8	IACT
SORBITAN	6O92ICV9RU	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 CALCIUM	Walgreens	2791223a-7ac0-47e5-9a6a-4d9a02cfeb63	2024-06-25	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 0363-0868-10 ndc (product): 0363-0868 ndc11 (package): 00363086810 spl id: 563861bc-b844-403a-907b-d4f985a0da9e spl set id: 2791223a-7ac0-47e5-9a6a-4d9a02cfeb63

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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