Stool Softener Laxative

Manufacturer
Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)
Effective date
2024-02-15
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:08:41

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

relieves occasional constipation (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 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

each softgel contains :sodium 6 mg store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions 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 (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 you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • 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 use of a laxative. These could be signs 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 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 (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 agetake 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each softgel contains:sodium 6 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

black iron oxide, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose,  polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

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
  • Dependable
  • Stimulant-Free

SOFTGELS

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

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:

ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66106

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

BEST CHOICE Stool Softener
BEST CHOICE 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
63941-853-10Stool Softener Laxative100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED1004
63941-853-10Stool Softener Laxative1 in 1 BOXCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED14

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
63941-853STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [BEST CHOICE (VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY)]4Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20240216_72bd251b-4e82-41ef-8362-39f95faf9916.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63941-85363941-853-10

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool Softener LaxativeDOCUSATE SODIUMBest Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)72bd251b-4e82-41ef-8362-39f95faf99162024-02-15WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 63941-853-10
ndc (product): 63941-853
ndc11 (package): 63941085310
spl id: 0a52ab4d-fd9f-48eb-92b0-38e04743c478
spl set id: 72bd251b-4e82-41ef-8362-39f95faf9916

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