Topcare Stool Softener

Manufacturer
TopCo Associates, LLC
Effective date
2021-02-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
8
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 23:56:51

Label at a glance#

ProductTopcare Stool Softener
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Dosage and administration

 Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. Adults and children 12 years 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

store 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°– 30°C (59°–86°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient(s)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 100mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener

Use(s)

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • relieves occasional constipation (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

you have 

  • stomach pain 
  • nausea
  • vomiting 
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 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 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

Pregnancy/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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center 
(1-800-222-1222) 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 years 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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • each capsule contains: sodium 5mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM

Storage

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°– 30°C (59°–86°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Black edible ink, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

Questions

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Stool SoftenerStool SoftenerStool SoftenerStool Softener

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN8
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD8
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY8

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
76162-006-01Topcare Stool Softener100 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED1008
76162-006-60Topcare Stool Softener1 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED18
76162-006-60Topcare Stool Softener60 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED608
76162-006-81Topcare Stool Softener400 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED4008

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
76162-006TOPCARE STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [TOPCO ASSOCIATES, LLC]8Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 4 package rows20231018_6f4fddda-4129-4087-b0e4-ababc5558484.zip

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
76162-00676162-006-60, 76162-006-01, 76162-006-81

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Topcare Stool SoftenerDOCUSATE SODIUMTopCo Associates, LLC6f4fddda-4129-4087-b0e4-ababc55584842021-02-19WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 76162-006-81
ndc (package): 76162-006-01
ndc (package): 76162-006-60
ndc (product): 76162-006
ndc11 (package): 76162000681
ndc11 (package): 76162000601
ndc11 (package): 76162000660
spl id: 8d7c4d0b-d04c-4423-ba3a-dd93c58b2a9b
spl set id: 6f4fddda-4129-4087-b0e4-ababc5558484

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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