Stool Softener

Manufacturer: Allegiant Health
Effective date: 2021-04-20
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 6
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 00:02:15

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener

Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM

Label structure10 sections

Dosage and administration

Take only by mouth. Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. Children 2 to under 12 years of age : take 1 softgel daily Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Storage and handling

Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F), protect from excessive humidity.

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

PhoneLabel contact1-888-952-0050

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient(s)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 100mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener

Use(s)

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces 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

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
notice 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 no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
you need a laxative for more than 1 week

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Take only by mouth.

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

Children 2 to under 12 years of age: take 1 softgel daily

Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

each softgel contains: sodium 5mg
VERY LOW SODIUM
do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Storage

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F), protect from excessive humidity.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol,

propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white edible ink.

Questions

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Stool Softener

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
1115005	docusate sodium 100 MG Oral Capsule	PSN	6
1115005	docusate sodium 100 MG Oral Capsule	SCD	6
1115005	DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral Capsule	SY	6

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	Strength	SPL version
69168-424-32	Stool Softener	100 in 1 BOTTLE	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	100		6
69168-424-81	Stool Softener	400 in 1 BOTTLE	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	400		6

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
69168-424	STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [ALLEGIANT HEALTH]	6	Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows	20231116_9fbe783e-ddd9-445a-852a-00f4ad754880.zip

Products#

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

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 12 matching rows.

Stool Softener
Docusate Sodium
DOCUSATE
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
WATER
SORBITOL SOLUTION

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
69168-424	69168-424-81, 69168-424-32

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 10 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
DOCUSATE SODIUM	F05Q2T2JA0	ACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	XF417D3PSL	IACT
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
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SORBITOL SOLUTION	8KW3E207O2	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Stool Softener	DOCUSATE SODIUM	Allegiant Health	9fbe783e-ddd9-445a-852a-00f4ad754880	2021-04-20	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 69168-424-81 ndc (package): 69168-424-32 ndc (product): 69168-424 ndc11 (package): 69168042481 ndc11 (package): 69168042432 spl id: c35dda2c-6127-4f02-9ae2-330b7a22a973 spl set id: 9fbe783e-ddd9-445a-852a-00f4ad754880

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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