Stool Softener by Hy-Vee Drug Facts

Stool Softener by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Stool Softener by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Hy-Vee. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

STOOL SOFTENER- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled 
Hy-Vee

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses

  • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

presently taking mineral oil.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using 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,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • take with a glass of water
 adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. 
 children 2 to under 12 years of age  take 1 softgel daily 
 children under 2 years ask a doctor 

Other information

  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

edible ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, medium-chain triglycerides*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol

*may contain one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

Call toll free 1-800-289-8343 Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM CST

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†Compare to the Active Ingredient of Dulcolax® Stool Softener

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

Gentle, Softening Relief

Softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Consumer Health Care Products, Division of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax®.

DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC.

5820 WESTOWN PARKWAY

WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

www.hy-vee.com

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

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Product Labeling

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Hy Vee Stool Softener Softgels

STOOL SOFTENER 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 42507-244
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
Product Characteristics
ColorORANGEScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize12mm
FlavorImprint Code P51;S77;SCU1
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC: 42507-244-251 in 1 BOX11/30/201312/31/2019
125 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart33411/30/201312/31/2019
Labeler - Hy-Vee (006925671)

Revised: 12/2018
 
Hy-Vee