Stool Softener Liquid

Manufacturer
AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION | GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICAL CORP
Effective date
2019-12-18
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 23:50:21

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Liquid
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

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 daily dose until first bowel movement, then reduce dose according to individual response shake well before using Adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 4 teaspoonfuls (5 to 20 mL) Children under 1...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Sodium 50 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 for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • are taking mineral oil
  • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 14 days

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement within 3 days. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • a skin rash occurs
  • you experience throat irritation

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.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 daily dose until first bowel movement, then reduce dose according to individual response
  • shake well before using
Adults and children 12 years and over
1 to 4 teaspoonfuls (5 to 20 mL)
Children under 12 years of age
ask a doctor

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • Each teaspoonful contains: sodium 15 mg
  • Store at room temperature 15°- 30° C (59°-86° F)
  • protect from excessive heat
  • Keep tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

package label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 46122-399-43

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GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

STOOL
SOFTENER
LIQUID
Docusate Sodium
Relieves Constipation
50 mg/5 mL
16 FL OZ (473 mL)

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DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
46122-399-43ML - Milliliter46122-399ed36e0c1-aabc-437a-81d3-da0f88d169ed12018-03-08

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NDC Codes#

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Product NDCPackage NDC
46122-39946122-399-43

Ingredients#

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