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Stool Softener

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2025-12-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:26:32

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Extra Strength
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

for relief of occasional constipation  this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Dosage and administration

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

Storage and handling

each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

 Docusate sodium 250 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 presently 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 last 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

  • each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

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 Colace® Extra Strength active ingredient*

Extra Strength

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Docusate Sodium, 250 mg

Relieves Occasional Constipation

Stimulant Free

SOFTGELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., distributor of Colace® Extra Strength.

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

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive

Woonsocket, RI 02895

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Extra Strength Stool Softener Laxative
CVS Extra Strength Stool Softener Laxative

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1245468docusate sodium 250 MG Oral CapsulePSN6
1245468docusate sodium 250 MG Oral CapsuleSCD6
1245468DOSS Sodium 250 MG Oral CapsuleSY6

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130050428140437GTIN-13: 0050428140437
EAN-13: 0050428140437
GTIN-12: 050428140437
UPC-A: 050428140437
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00050428140437		docusate-sodium-extra-strength-250mg-softgel-pur-1.jpg

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-740-25Stool SoftenerExtra Strength250 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED2506
69842-740-50Stool SoftenerExtra Strength500 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED5006

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-74069842-740-50, 69842-740-25

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
DOCUSATE SODIUMF05Q2T2JA0ACTIB
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
GELATIN2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool Softener Extra StrengthDOCUSATE SODIUMCVS Pharmacya694b4f3-6112-4a1d-a06e-9e5b20fd3d7b2025-12-17WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-740-50
ndc (package): 69842-740-25
ndc (product): 69842-740
ndc11 (package): 69842074025
ndc11 (package): 69842074050
spl id: 7991424b-b0ef-439e-8f78-5c65974105fa
spl set id: a694b4f3-6112-4a1d-a06e-9e5b20fd3d7b

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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