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Stool Softener

Manufacturer
HEB | Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Effective date
2025-12-08
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:20:52

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

do not exceed recommended dose adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-3 softgels daily, usually 1 softgel daily after the first bowel movement, or as directed by a doctor. children under 12: ask a doctor

Storage and handling

• each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg. Very low sodium • store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C) • keep tightly closed

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool Softener

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you

• have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

• have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

• are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. These

could be signs of a serious condition.

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.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not exceed recommended dose
  • adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-3 softgels daily, usually 1 softgel daily after the first bowel movement, or as directed by a doctor.
  • children under 12: ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg. Very low sodium
• store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C)
• keep tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 (sunset yellow), gelatin (bovine), glycerol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol special, purified water.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-540-3765

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

11

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN2
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD2
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY2

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
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DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
6084a4f4-5437-c9a5-caec-5361ee075a59Product name120140508
90c5639a-61b0-88d6-ddcf-21888e94869aProduct name120140508
9514609b-a2a9-f8ec-6ba6-3f8e5ee89877Product name120140508

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
37808-580-01Stool Softener1 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED12
37808-580-01Stool Softener100 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED1002

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
37808-58037808-580-01

Ingredients#

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

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
GELATIN2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400B697894SGQIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
DOCUSATE SODIUMF05Q2T2JA0ACTIB
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool SoftenerDOCUSATE SODIUMHEB2efb4c5a-2c5e-acf6-e063-6394a90a934e2025-12-08WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 37808-580-01
ndc (product): 37808-580
ndc11 (package): 37808058001
spl id: 45751ca7-5d7a-ecc4-e063-6294a90aa19b
spl set id: 2efb4c5a-2c5e-acf6-e063-6394a90a934e

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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