Other information store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) protect from freezing and excessive heat do not use if tamper-evident safety seal around cap is broken or missing dispense in tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure
Active Ingredient: Docusate sodium 60 mg (in each 15 mL (1 tablespoonful))
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose: Stool Softener
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
for gentle, reliable relief from occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Do not use
laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor
Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil unless told to do by a doctor
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over two weeks
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
take as directed by a doctor
doses must be given in a 6-8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice, to prevent throat irritation
dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
dosage should be adjusted to individual response
Adults and children 12 years of age and older
1 to 6 tablespoonfuls, or as directed by a doctor
Children 6 to under 12 years of age
1 to 2 1/2 tablespoonfuls, or as directed by a doctor
Children under 6 years
Ask a doctor
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
protect from freezing and excessive heat
do not use if tamper-evident safety seal around cap is broken or missing
dispense in tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients:
alcohol not more than 1%, citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, peppermint flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucrose.
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