stool softener

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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate calcium 240 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• 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 currently 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 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 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

• store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn oil, D&C red #33*, edible white ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6*, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol special

*contains one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 240 MG Capsule Bottle Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers

DOCUSATE
CALCIUM
240 MG
CAPS

Date:

Name:
Dr.

TAKE 1 CAPSULE BY MOUTH DAILY AS DIRECTED.

123456

1/1/01

DOCUSATE CA.240MG CAPS#30NDC 76413-324-30

Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01
SUNMARK

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

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• stool softener
• DOCUSATE CALCIUM
• DOCUSATE
• CORN OIL
• D&C RED NO. 33
• FD&C RED NO. 40
• GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED
• GLYCERIN
• WATER
• SORBITOL
• FD&C BLUE NO. 1
• FD&C YELLOW NO. 6

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