CVS Health Stool Softener

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2024-12-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
7
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:49:59

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Health Stool Softener
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure14 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 to 6 softgels daily  children 2 to under 12 years of age  take 1 to 3 softgels daily  children under 2 years  ask a doctor

Storage and handling

■ each softgel contains: sodium 3 mg VERY LOW SODIUM ■ store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Keep tightly closed.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient(in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

■ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
■ generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ stomach pain ■ nausea ■ vomiting
■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over
2 weeks

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ 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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

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 to 6 softgels
daily
 children 2 to under 12 years
of age
 take 1 to 3 softgels
daily
 children under 2 years ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

■ each softgel contains: sodium 3 mg VERY LOW
SODIUM
■ store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between
15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Keep tightly closed.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene
glycol-400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water,
sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments? 1-888-333-9792

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Health

Compare to the
active ingredient
in Colace

Stool
Softener
DOCUSATE SODIUM, 50 mg
• Stimulant free
• Gentle & effective
• Comfortable relief
of constipation

Actual Bottle Size
on Side Pane

100 SOFTGELS

RETAIN CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION

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

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue
Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2019 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS
Made in India V-33609

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1247759docusate sodium 50 MG Oral CapsulePSN7
1247759docusate sodium 50 MG Oral CapsuleSCD7
1247759DOSS Sodium 50 MG Oral CapsuleSY7

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-523-01CVS Health Stool Softener1 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE17
69842-523-01CVS Health Stool Softener100 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE1007

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
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69842-523CVS HEALTH STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE [CVS PHARMACY]7Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20250101_76449dc3-1249-4793-bfa7-e60771df89f0.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-52369842-523-01

Ingredients#

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