Docusate Sodium Liquid

Active Ingredients (per 5 mL)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener

Uses

Relief of occasional constipation

Warnings

Do not use when

• abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
• for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctore before use if you

• are taking mineral oil
• have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than two weeks

Stop use and ask doctor if

• you have no bowel movements within 3 days
• you have rectal bleeding
• these could be signs of a serious condition
• a skin rash occurs
• you experience throat irritation

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
• must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
• may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose
• 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

1 teasponnful = 5 mL

Inactive ingredients: FD&C red #40, flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose

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