Preferred Stool Softener

Manufacturer: Reese Pharmaceutical Co
Effective date: 2024-12-18
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 3
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 00:44:47

Label at a glance#

ProductPreferred Stool Softener laxative

Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a 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 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 7 mg store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel movements 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 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.

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

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #6, GELATIN, GLYCEROL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PURIFIED WATER, SORBITOL.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
1245468	docusate sodium 250 MG Oral Capsule	PSN	3
1245468	docusate sodium 250 MG Oral Capsule	SCD	3
1245468	DOSS Sodium 250 MG Oral Capsule	SY	3

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	Strength	SPL version
10956-781-00	Preferred Stool Softenerlaxative	140 in 1 BOTTLE	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	140		3

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
10956-781	PREFERRED STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [REESE PHARMACEUTICAL CO]	3	Current NDC, 1 package rows	20241220_9135addd-4fc7-411b-b3c3-79e7e0e4cec8.zip

Products#

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Preferred Stool Softener laxative
DOCUSATE SODIUM
DOCUSATE
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
SORBITOL
WATER

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
10956-781	10956-781-00

Ingredients#

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DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 8 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
DOCUSATE SODIUM	F05Q2T2JA0	ACTIB
FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	IACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6	H77VEI93A8	IACT
GELATIN	2G86QN327L	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED	3WJQ0SDW1A	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Preferred Stool Softener laxative	DOCUSATE SODIUM	Reese Pharmaceutical Co	9135addd-4fc7-411b-b3c3-79e7e0e4cec8	2024-12-18	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 10956-781-00 ndc (product): 10956-781 ndc11 (package): 10956078100 spl id: d328af51-f570-4899-bc50-f8e06c74ba71 spl set id: 9135addd-4fc7-411b-b3c3-79e7e0e4cec8

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