Stool Softener

Manufacturer: P & L Development of New York Corporation
Effective date: 2011-12-01
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 1
Source: legacy-cache
Hydrated at: 2026-08-02 01:50:20

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener

Active ingredientDOCUSATE CALCIUM

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

For relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to72 hours.

Dosage and administration

adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1 softgel daily for several days, or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age : take as directed by a doctor.

Storage and handling

store at controlled room temperature 15 - 20 degrees C (59-86 degrees F) do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing. This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Surfak Stool Softener.

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-877-753-3935

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Calcium 240mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

For relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to72 hours.

Warnings - Do not use

WARNINGS SECTION

if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

you have rectal bleeding
you fail to have a bowel movement after use

If pregnant or breastfeeding

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health 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

adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1 softgel daily for several days, or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor.
children under 12 years of age: take as directed by a doctor.

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

store at controlled room temperature 15 - 20 degrees C (59-86 degrees F)
do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Surfak Stool Softener.

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn oil, DandC Red #33, edible white ink, FDandC Red #40, gelating, glycerin, purified water and sorbitol special.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

call toll free: 1-877-753-3935

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

8Comapre to the active ingredient in Surfak Stool Softener NDC: 59726-170-01

Sodium Free

Stool Softener

Docusate Calcium 240mg

Gentle Relief of Constipation

100 softgels

Distributed by PL Development

Westbury, NY 11590 USA

Product Labeling

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Stool Softener

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
Ingredient	Type	UNII	SPL version
DOCUSATE CALCIUM	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	6K7YS503HC	1
DOCUSATE	ACTIVE MOIETY	M7P27195AG	1
CORN OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	8470G57WFM	1
D&C RED NO. 33	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	9DBA0SBB0L	1
FD&C RED NO. 40	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	WZB9127XOA	1
GELATIN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	2G86QN327L	1
GLYCERIN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	PDC6A3C0OX	1
SORBITOL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	506T60A25R	1
WATER	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	059QF0KO0R	1

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 10 matching rows.

Stool Softener
DOCUSATE CALCIUM
DOCUSATE
CORN OIL
D&C RED NO. 33
FD&C RED NO. 40
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
WATER
SORBITOL

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
59726-170	59726-170-01

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 8 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
DOCUSATE CALCIUM	6K7YS503HC	ACTIB
CORN OIL	8470G57WFM	IACT
D&C RED NO. 33	9DBA0SBB0L	IACT
FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	IACT
GELATIN	2G86QN327L	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT

Source Document#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

Inactive ingredient links page 1 of 4 · 216 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredient	IID ingredient	UNII	Dosage form / route	Potency	Maximum daily exposure	Match
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	SYRUP / ORAL	4370 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL		3 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION / INTRAMUSCULAR		450 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL	40 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SYRUP / ORAL		16734 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		239 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
CORN OIL	CORN OIL	8470G57WFM	TABLET / ORAL	20 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 11 equally ranked IID candidates
CORN OIL	CORN OIL	8470G57WFM	CAPSULE / ORAL	918 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 11 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR	15 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SPRAY, METERED / NASAL		13 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	INJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS	4.7 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	SUSPENSION / RECTAL	46.18 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS	15 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	CAPSULE / ORAL		1111 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		7 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	INJECTION / INTRAMUSCULAR	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL		24 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	TABLET, SUGAR COATED / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SOLUTION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)	5 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	ELIXIR / ORAL	12.5 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SPRAY / NASAL	22.3 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, COATED / ORAL	0.1 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING / ORAL		7 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	GUM, CHEWING / ORAL		6168 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET / ORAL		7 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	WAFER / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
D&C RED NO. 33	D&C RED NO. 33	9DBA0SBB0L	CONCENTRATE / ORAL	0.02 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 14 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / ORAL	300 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	DROPS / NASAL	10 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	ELIXIR / ORAL	833.3 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
D&C RED NO. 33	D&C RED NO. 33	9DBA0SBB0L	SUSPENSION / ORAL	0.13 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 14 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	DROPS / ORAL	300 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL		288 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	GUM, CHEWING / BUCCAL		5110 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL	0.33 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
D&C RED NO. 33	D&C RED NO. 33	9DBA0SBB0L	SYRUP / ORAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 14 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	CREAM / VAGINAL		60 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	TABLET, COATED / ORAL	42.12 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	INJECTION / INTRA-ARTICULAR	45 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS	15 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL	2.22 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		2000 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	LOTION / TOPICAL		3990 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	OINTMENT / TOPICAL	10 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	CONCENTRATE / ORAL	600 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	SOLUTION / NASAL	25 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	TABLET / PERIODONTAL	3.44 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL	1.55 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS	1.04 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	OINTMENT / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	PASTE, DENTIFRICE / DENTAL	14 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	SYSTEM / TOPICAL		1050 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL		3555 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		2 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED / ORAL		1042 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	CREAM / TOPICAL		1720 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	INJECTION / INTRALESIONAL	45 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
GELATIN	GELATIN	2G86QN327L	POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates

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8632dcea-d09e-46be-8cf9-4dfc686f35d7			68c6cc1d-2977-4c3b-9072-a86f0a2688d7	2011-12-01	Warnings	Exact identifier spl id: 8632dcea-d09e-46be-8cf9-4dfc686f35d7 spl set id: 68c6cc1d-2977-4c3b-9072-a86f0a2688d7

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