Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
• adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-2 softgel daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter, or as directed by doctor • children under 12: consult a doctor • do not exceed recommended dose
• each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg. very low sodium • store at 15°C-25°C(59° F-77° F) • keep tightly closed • product from USA or Canada • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Stool Softener Laxative
Ask a doctor before use if you
• have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
• have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
• are presently taking mineral oil
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week
• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. These
could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
• adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-2 softgel daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter, or as directed by doctor
• children under 12: consult a doctor
• do not exceed recommended dose
• each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg. very low sodium
• store at 15°C-25°C(59° F-77° F)
• keep tightly closed
• product from USA or Canada
• Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
FD and C red 40, gelatin, glycerin, edible ink, PEG, propylene glycol, sorbitol special, water. May also contain D and C yellow 10, FD and C yellow 6 (sunset yellow), mannitol.
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57896-401-01 | EA - Each | 57896-401 | da8e6844-b6ae-4244-8bfc-f7ad99d8eaf8 | 1 | 2013-06-04 |
| 57896-401-03 | EA - Each | 57896-401 | 6762957d-d7f6-4213-a664-2c7f42fc9f36 | 1 | 2013-06-04 |
| 57896-401-10 | EA - Each | 57896-401 | 7ae1d03c-6162-4398-b8d2-1946db28e941 | 1 | 2013-06-04 |
| 57896-401-20 | EA - Each | 57896-401 | 8f701acd-94d7-43d2-9072-f8fbf72510af | 1 | 2021-02-05 |
| 57896-401-25 | EA - Each | 57896-401 | 5c82cab7-f225-43ff-b3f5-38f5ffd4b01a | 1 | 2018-11-06 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 68071-4632 | 68071-4632-3, 68071-4632-4, 68071-4632-6 |
| 57896-401 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | IACT |
| GELATIN | 2G86QN327L | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 | B697894SGQ | IACT |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | IACT |
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | IACT |
| MANNITOL | 3OWL53L36A | IACT |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM | F05Q2T2JA0 | ACTIB |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ab7c6e9-c297-64d5-e063-6394a90ae95d | 7b1b83ff-2215-c8bd-e053-2991aa0ac4fe | 2024-06-12 | Warnings | 7b1b83ff-2215-c8bd-e053-2991aa0ac4fe | ||
| Stool Softener | DOCUSATE SODIUM | Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp | 644d81ec-d38f-4172-a087-727b94e2fefe | 2023-10-19 | Warnings | 57896-401 |
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