Stool Softener

Manufacturer
Bene Health OTC | Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Effective date
2021-12-02
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 22:25:03

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

• Take only by mouth. Adults and children 12 years of age and older 1 to 3 softgels daily. May be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses Children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 softgel daily Children under 2 years Ask a doctor

Storage and handling

• each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg. very low sodium • store at 15°C-25°C(59° F-77° F) • keep tightly closed • product from USA or Canada • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

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

Ask a doctor before use if you

• have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

• have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

• are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. These

could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• Take only by mouth.

Adults and children 12
years of age and older
1 to 3 softgels daily.
May be taken as a single
daily dose or in divided doses
Children 2 to under 12
years of age
1 softgel daily
Children under 2 yearsAsk a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg. very low sodium

• store at 15°C-25°C(59° F-77° F)

• keep tightly closed

• product from USA or Canada

• Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, edible ink, PEG, propylene glycol, sorbitol special, water. Also contains D&C yellow #10
or FD&C yellow #6 (sunset yellow).

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

11

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
65155-408-01EA - Each65155-408aea742f6-a0fa-465d-9c1a-226db3946f5812020-07-13

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
65155-40865155-408-01

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

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