Docusate Sodium by McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging Docusate Sodium

Docusate Sodium by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

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

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DOCUSATE SODIUM- docusate sodium liquid 
McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging

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Docusate Sodium

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 10 mL)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses

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

Warnings

Do not use

  • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

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.
  • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
  • rash occurs

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

  • Dose once daily
  • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
adults and children 12 years and older5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
children 6 to under 12 years of age5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
children 3 to under 6 years of age2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
children under 3 yearsask a doctor

Other information

  • Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL
    Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
    Protect from freezing
    Protect from light
    Clear pink to purple-pink colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following:

NDC: 63739-976-01: 10 mL Unit Dose Cup

NDC: 637369-976-10: 1 case of 100 x 10 mL Unit Dose Cups


Inactive ingredients

artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

DISTRIBUTIONED BY

SKY/McKesson Corporation

dba SKY Packaging 

Memphis, TN 38141

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Cup Tray Label

Delivers 10 mL

NDC: 63739-976-01

Docusate Sodium Liquid

100 mg/ 10 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY

Dist. by: SKY Packaging

Memphis, TN 38141

SEE DRUG FACTS

F0935C101022

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Cup Tray Label
DOCUSATE SODIUM 
docusate sodium liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 63739-976(NDC: 0121-0935)
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg  in 10 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
Product Characteristics
Colorpink (Clear pink to purple-pink) Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorCHERRY (Cherry-Vanilla) Imprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC: 63739-976-1010 in 1 CASE05/01/202302/28/2026
110 in 1 TRAY
1NDC: 63739-976-0110 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM00708/16/202102/28/2026
Labeler - McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging (140529962)

Revised: 1/2025