GENTLE STOOL SOFTENER- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

Gentle Stool Softener by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Gentle Stool Softener by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by WALGREEN COMPANY. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each liquid-filled capsule)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg 

Purpose

Stool Softner laxative

Uses

• relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity)
• this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

WARNINGS

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• stomach pain, nausea or vomittiong
•  a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

DO NOT USE

Do not useif you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if you

• you have rectal bleeding ot no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• yo need to use laxative for more than 1 week

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Keep out of reach of children.  In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.1(800)222-1222

Directions

take with a glass of water

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

• Adults and children 12 years and over:

  take 1 to 3 capsules daily.

• Children 2 to under 12 years of age:

  1 capsule daily.

• Children under 2 years of age:

  Ask a doctor

Other information

• Store at room temperature 20-25°C  (68-77°F) 
• protect from excessive humidity
• do not use this product of the safety seal under the cap is torn or missing

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Blue #1*, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitol solution
*may contain this ingredient

Questions or comments?

1-800-373-6981

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Distributed by: Walgreen co.
200 Wilmot rd., Deerfield, IL 60015

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Dulcolax ® Stool Softener active ingredient *

GENTLE STOOL SOFTENER

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg / STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

25 LIQUID GELS

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

GENTLE STOOL SOFTENER 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0363-1179
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG)	DOCUSATE SODIUM	100 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)

Product Characteristics
Color	red	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	12mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	SD23;DX
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0363-1179-25	1 in 1 CARTON	03/18/2025
1		25 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M007	03/18/2025

Labeler - WALGREEN COMPANY (008965063)