Stool Softener Laxative

Manufacturer
Major Pharmaceuticals
Effective date
2025-10-31
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
9
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:41:27

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 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 1-3 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 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so 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 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health care 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 overtake 1-3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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


Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

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

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

docusate sodium

docusate sodium 100 mg

stool softener laxative

  • gentle& effective
  • relieves constipation
  • stimulant-free

softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.major-rugby.com

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAJOR Stool Softener Laxative
MAJOR Stool Softener Laxative

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN9
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD9
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY9

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130309047280803GTIN-13: 0309047280803
EAN-13: 0309047280803
GTIN-12: 309047280803
UPC-A: 309047280803
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00309047280803
docusate-sodium-100mg-single-tone-softgel-pur-1.jpg

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
0904-7280-60Stool Softener Laxative100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED1009
0904-7280-80Stool Softener Laxative1000 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED10009

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
0904-7280-60EA - Each0904-728026a1e584-5c99-4037-9a6b-ca3b57d707f212023-03-13
0904-7280-80EA - Each0904-7280d88438cf-e71a-4f39-b013-ee79652343c412023-03-13

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0904-72800904-7280-80, 0904-7280-60
53345-008

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
82024-09-03full-release2026-06-01 00:18:41

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool Softener LaxativeDOCUSATE SODIUMMajor Pharmaceuticals97561cd4-63d9-44c2-a3a3-ec668a09a4ed2025-10-31WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 0904-7280-60
ndc (package): 0904-7280-80
ndc (product): 0904-7280
ndc11 (package): 00904728060
ndc11 (package): 00904728080
spl id: 9106599b-ff0f-4d97-a4e4-ce9ca098e23c
spl set id: 97561cd4-63d9-44c2-a3a3-ec668a09a4ed
DOCUSATE SODIUMDOCUSATE SODIUMHumanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan), Ltd.b10fdf50-289e-41f3-9b83-a4e4dd892f882024-11-21WarningsExact identifier
ndc (product): 53345-008

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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