Stool Softener

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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition 
• you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children 12 over and over	take 1-3 softgels daily.
children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
• store 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

 Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM, 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Gentle, softener relief

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio HealthL.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. 

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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• Stool Softener
• Docusate sodium
• DOCUSATE
• FD&C RED NO. 40
• FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
• GELATIN
• SORBITAN
• POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
• PROPYLENE GLYCOL
• WATER
• SORBITOL
• GLYCERIN

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