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Docusate Sodium

Manufacturer
Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceuticals (Wuhan) Co., Ltd
Effective date
2024-11-21
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:38:17

Label at a glance#

ProductDocusate Sodium
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

for the prevention of dry, hard stools 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

each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg store at 20º-25ºC(68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • for the prevention of dry, hard stools
  • 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 presently 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 last 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 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

  • each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 20º-25ºC(68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid anhydrous, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, and white edible ink

Manufactured by:
Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.
Wuhan, Hubei 430206,
China

Principal Display Panel - Shipping Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Docusate Sodium Capsules

250 mg

NDC 53345-035-01

7000 Capsules

IMPORTANT:
1.Inspect immediately upon receipt.
2.This is a bulk shipment, intended for further processing only.
3.Protect from heat, humidity, and light. Do not refrigerate.
4.Store at 15-30°C (59-86°F)

CAUTION : "FOR FURTHER MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR REPACKING"

Shipping LabelShipping Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1245468docusate sodium 250 MG Oral CapsulePSN3
1245468docusate sodium 250 MG Oral CapsuleSCD3
1245468DOSS Sodium 250 MG Oral CapsuleSY3

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
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9514609b-a2a9-f8ec-6ba6-3f8e5ee89877Product name120140508

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
53345-035-01Docusate Sodium7000 in 1 BAGCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED70003
53345-035-01Docusate Sodium1 in 1 BOXCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED13

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
53345-035DOCUSATE SODIUM CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [HUMANWELL PURACAP PHARMACEUTICALS (WUHAN) CO., LTD]3Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20241122_33251cb7-b7b1-4f6c-9e10-4fa64cbf03a0.zip

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
53345-03553345-035-01

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
NameUNIIKind
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
GELATIN2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
DOCUSATE SODIUMF05Q2T2JA0ACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Docusate SodiumDOCUSATE SODIUMHumanwell PuraCap Pharmaceuticals (Wuhan) Co., Ltd33251cb7-b7b1-4f6c-9e10-4fa64cbf03a02024-11-21WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 53345-035-01
ndc (product): 53345-035
ndc11 (package): 53345003501
spl id: 27680f73-0432-5efe-e063-6394a90ae8b7
spl set id: 33251cb7-b7b1-4f6c-9e10-4fa64cbf03a0

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.