Drug Facts

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2026-05-20
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
7
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:58:14

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Dosage and administration

take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water adults and children 12 years and older take 1-3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.   children 6 to under 12 years of age  take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age  ask a doctor 

Storage and handling

each softgel contains :sodium 5 mg store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions 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

  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water
adults and children 12 years and oldertake 1-3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.  
children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor 

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each softgel contains:sodium 5 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

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 Phillips'® active ingredient*

Regular Strength

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Docusate Sodium, 100 mg

Relieves occasional constipation

Stimulant Free

SOFTGELS

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, distributor of Phillips'®.

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Regular Strength Stool Softener Laxative
CVS Regular Strength Stool Softener Laxative

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN7
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD7
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY7

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130050428140659GTIN-13: 0050428140659
EAN-13: 0050428140659
GTIN-12: 050428140659
UPC-A: 050428140659
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00050428140659
docusate-sodium-2-tone-pur-phillips-1.jpg

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-317-30Stool Softener Laxative30 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED307
69842-317-30Stool Softener Laxative1 in 1 BOXCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED17

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-31769842-317-30

Ingredients#

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

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Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool Softener LaxativeDOCUSATE SODIUMCVS Pharmacy9983095a-6ef4-4ad7-acc5-e34221fb7c632026-05-20WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-317-30
ndc (product): 69842-317
ndc11 (package): 69842031730
spl id: 51a9956c-31b0-44e4-8e99-1e9418e037e7
spl set id: 9983095a-6ef4-4ad7-acc5-e34221fb7c63

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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