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Manufacturer
TARGET Corporation
Effective date
2026-09-09
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
7
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-09-11 03:01:25

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily doseor in divided doses adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily  children 2 to under 12 years of age   take 1 softgel daily  children under 2 years  ask a doctor

Storage and handling

each softgel contains :sodium 6 mg store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

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)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so 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

  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily doseor in divided doses
adults and children 12 years and overtake 1-3 softgels daily 
children 2 to under 12 years of age  take 1 softgel daily
 children under 2 years  ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each softgel contains:sodium 6 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

D&C red #33*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

*contains one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-800-910-6874

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® regular Strength Stool Softener**

stool softener

docusate sodium 100 mg

stool softener laxative

gentle, dependable relief

stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

Distributed by Target Corporation

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

TARGET Stool Softener Laxative
TARGET Stool Softener Laxative

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130359726285162GTIN-13: 0359726285162
EAN-13: 0359726285162
GTIN-12: 359726285162
UPC-A: 359726285162
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00359726285162		docusate-sodium-2-tone-100-mg-softgels-delisted-1.jpg

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
11673-67811673-678-16

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 13 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
DOCUSATE SODIUMF05Q2T2JA0ACTIB
D&C RED NO. 339DBA0SBB0LIACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
GELATIN2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SORBITAN6O92ICV9RUIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT

Source Document#

Source XML · Source PDF

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
62023-11-01full-release2026-05-31 23:58:36

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool Softener LaxativeDOCUSATE SODIUMTARGET Corporation4180a35b-cc50-46ae-a100-99bb218c10ff2026-09-09WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 11673-678-16
ndc (product): 11673-678
ndc11 (package): 11673067816
spl id: b23dffee-c645-4771-aa44-f8e51e19c6d0
spl set id: 4180a35b-cc50-46ae-a100-99bb218c10ff

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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