Docusate Sodium by McKesson Corporation / Contract Packaging Resources Inc. Drug Facts

Docusate Sodium by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Docusate Sodium by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by McKesson Corporation, Contract Packaging Resources Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

DOCUSATE SODIUM- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled 
McKesson Corporation

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Docusate Sodium 100mg

Purpose

Stool Softener

Uses

  • for the prevention of dry, hard stools
  • for relief of occasional constipation.
  • This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Warnings

Do not use

  • if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
  • when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
  • for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use ifyou notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

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

  • Adults and children over 12 years of age:take 1-2 capsules, preferably at bedtime
  • Children 6-12 years of age:take 1 capsule at bedtime

Other information

  • each capsule contains:sodium 5 mg
  • store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)

Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propyleneglycol and sorbitol special. May also contain: D&C yellow #10, FC&C yellow #6 and purified water.

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 63739-478

Docusate Sodium

Label Image

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DOCUSATE SODIUM 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 63739-478(NDC: 61301-8001)
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
Product Characteristics
Colorred (Reddish) Scoreno score
ShapeOVALSize12mm
FlavorImprint Code SCU1
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC: 63739-478-0125 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE11/09/201002/28/2016
130 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2NDC: 63739-478-1010 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE11/09/201002/28/2016
210 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3NDC: 63739-478-481000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/19/201709/21/2017
4NDC: 63739-478-40100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/19/201709/21/2017
5NDC: 63739-478-0230 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE07/01/202112/24/2025
510 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Image of Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)11/09/201012/24/2025
Labeler - McKesson Corporation (140529962)
Registrant - McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging (140529962)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Contract Packaging Resources Inc.960203917repack(63739-478)

Revised: 4/2025
 

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