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
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
Docusate sodium 100 mg
Stool softener laxative
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Do not use
if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• stomach pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
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
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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 |
•
each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
• store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
citric acid, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, white edible ink
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45861-076-01 | EA - Each | 45861-076 | dee65d25-f601-41a4-8579-6a4ba9653645 | 1 | 2025-05-14 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 45861-076 | 45861-076-01 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | IACT |
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | IACT |
| GELATIN | 2G86QN327L | IACT |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED | 3WJQ0SDW1A | IACT |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| SORBITAN | 6O92ICV9RU | IACT |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM | F05Q2T2JA0 | ACTIB |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 471bfc32-cba8-8cf3-e063-6394a90a4aad | 80e12e12-4c85-4359-8efe-95aec413cfab | 2025-12-29 | Warnings | 471bfc32-cba8-8cf3-e063-6394a90a4aad 80e12e12-4c85-4359-8efe-95aec413cfab |
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