Stool Softener Laxative

Manufacturer
Major Pharmaceuticals
Effective date
2025-07-23
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 20:35:38

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE CALCIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)  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

store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate calcium 240 ​mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) 
  • 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 currently 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 lasts 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

  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn oil, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-800-616-2471

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active ingredient in Surfak®†

Docusate Calcium

240 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Sodium Free

Softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Surfak®.

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233

Livonia, MI 48152

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAJOR Stool Softener Laxative
MAJOR Stool Softener Laxative

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
0904-6997-40EA - Each0904-69974d83e65e-6ef2-4d0d-9a20-46b99ae0b08412021-03-02

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0904-69970904-6997-60, 0904-6997-80, 0904-6997-40

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
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spl set id: 40f14e88-015a-455c-82bb-30df683bb55a

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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