Stool Softener

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2024-03-13
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:09:43

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

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

Storage and handling

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

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 overtake 1-3 softgels daily.
children 2 to under 12 years of agetake 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

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS HEALTH Stool Softener
CVS HEALTH Stool Softener

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN4
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD4
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY4

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-861-10Stool Softener100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE1004

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
69842-861STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE [CVS PHARMACY]4Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20240315_5eb047d2-8317-4de3-9268-d206ca039e3d.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-86169842-861-10

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool SoftenerDOCUSATE SODIUMCVS Pharmacy5eb047d2-8317-4de3-9268-d206ca039e3d2024-03-13WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-861-10
ndc (product): 69842-861
ndc11 (package): 69842086110
spl id: fa275675-2f40-4eb6-bf72-e798f7402ae3
spl set id: 5eb047d2-8317-4de3-9268-d206ca039e3d

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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