Docusate Sodium

Manufacturer
Major Pharmaceuticals
Effective date
2025-12-10
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:26:15

Label at a glance#

ProductDocusate Sodium
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Dosage and administration

• take only by mouth • take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water adults and children 12 years of age and older take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.  children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Storage and handling

• each softgel contains:  sodium 5 mg (very low sodium) • store at controlled room temperature 20–25°C (68–77°F) • protect from light, heat and moisture

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use
• if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have
• abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

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 this product. These can 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 care professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children
Overdose Warning:
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• take only by mouth • take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water

adults and children 12 years of age
and older
take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed
by a doctor. This dose may be taken as
a single daily dose or in divided doses. 
children 6 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily or as directed by
a doctor
children under 6 years of ageask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg (very low sodium)
• store at controlled room temperature 20–25°C (68–77°F)
• protect from light, heat and moisture

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C Red No.40, FD&C Yellow No.6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1(888) 577-8033

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

NDC 0904-7609-61

MAJOR® docusate sodium 

docusate sodium 100 mg

stool softener
laxative

• stimulant-free
• relief of occasional constipation

100 softgels

(10x10) unit dose

Distributed by:
MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(800) 616-2471

www.major-rugby.com
Made in India
CT0904760961
REV.00-092025

Rev. 10/25 M-173 Re-order No. 701455

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE
PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER
UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

Packaging

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAJOR docusate sodium stool softener laxativeMAJOR docusate sodium stool softener laxative

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN3
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD3
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY3

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130309047609611GTIN-13: 0309047609611
EAN-13: 0309047609611
GTIN-12: 309047609611
UPC-A: 309047609611
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00309047609611
09047609-1.jpg

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
0904-7609-61Docusate Sodium1 in 1 BLISTER PACKCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED13
0904-7609-61Docusate Sodium100 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED1003

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
0904-7609-61EA - Each0904-76092b039e75-f18f-4348-8026-08491b45d8bc12026-05-22

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0904-76090904-7609-61

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Docusate SodiumDOCUSATE SODIUMMajor Pharmaceuticals3e8321cf-7eda-d70c-e063-6394a90a35a52025-12-10WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 0904-7609-61
ndc (product): 0904-7609
ndc11 (package): 00904760961
spl id: 8f5fe2d1-2047-45f5-8e9f-a5440b78132b
spl set id: 3e8321cf-7eda-d70c-e063-6394a90a35a5

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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