DOCUSATE SODIUM- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

Docusate Sodium by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Docusate Sodium by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Unit Dose Services. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses

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

Warnings

Do not use

if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  
• have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding
• you fail to have a bowel movement after use
• you need to use a stool softener 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

• doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
  

• adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 3 softgels daily
• children 2 to under 12 years of age: take 1 softgel daily
• children under 2 years: ask a doctor

Other information

• each capsule contains sodium 6 mg
• store at room temperature 15o-30oC (59o-86oF)
• Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients: D&C red #33,Edible ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol special

Questions?

Adverse drug event call (800) 687-0176

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50436-1222

NDC: 50436-1222-1 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE SODIUM ) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

DOCUSATE SODIUM 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 50436-1222(NDC:66424-030)
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG)	DOCUSATE SODIUM	100 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)

Product Characteristics
Color	red (Two toned- white and clear red)	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	5mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	51A
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 50436-1222-1	30 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	09/15/2010

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	09/15/2010

Labeler - Unit Dose Services (831995316)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Unit Dose Services		831995316	REPACK(50436-1222) , RELABEL(50436-1222)