Stool Softener

Manufacturer
H E B
Effective date
2018-12-14
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:41:42

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Extra Strength
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

for the prevention of dry, hard stools for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Dosage and administration

adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Storage and handling

each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg store between  20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

 Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • for the prevention of dry, hard stools
  • for relief of occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last 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 right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store between  20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitol special

*may contain this ingredient

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call toll free: 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Extra Strength

Stool Softener

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Stool Softener

  • Stimulant-Free
  • Relief Of Constipation

SOFTGELS

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

MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H-E-B®

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

H-E-B Extra Strength Stool Softener
H-E-B Extra Strength Stool Softener

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 11 matching rows.

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
37808-25837808-258-14

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.

Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 1 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
83aa851c-f3eb-4cc8-9e8a-570e0914c134818f6042-d7d7-4d77-89ea-d3defb29ecb82018-12-14WarningsExact identifier
spl id: 83aa851c-f3eb-4cc8-9e8a-570e0914c134
spl set id: 818f6042-d7d7-4d77-89ea-d3defb29ecb8

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.