Docusate Sodium Liquid

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Stool Softener

• prevents / relieves dry hard stool
• results usually occur 1 to 3 days after the first dose

• when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
• for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

• are taking mineral oil
• have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

• you have no bowel movement within 3 days
• you have rectal bleeding
• these could be signs of a serious condition
• a skin rash occurs
• you experience throat irritation

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assisstance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

• follow dosing directions below or take as directed by doctor
• must be given in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
• may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
• take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response
• do not exceed recommended dose
• shake well before using

1 teaspoon = 5 mL

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.

Other information

• Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• protect from excessive heat
• Keep tightly closed
• Dispense in tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP
• each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 15 mg

citric acid, D&C Red #33, flavor, methylparaben, parabens, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol 400, propylparaben, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucrose, and water.

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