Stool Softener

Manufacturer: Walgreens
Effective date: 2024-07-10
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 4
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 00:15:03

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener

Active ingredientDOCUSATE CALCIUM

Label structure9 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

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

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-877-753-3935

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

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

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

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Surfak® Stool Softener Softgels active ingredient††

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE CALCIUM 240 mg /

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

SOFTGELS

Gentle relief of constipation
Take once a day

SOFTGELS

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem Inc., distributor of Surfak®.

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: WALGREEN CO.

200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

walgreens.com

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
1245376	docusate calcium 240 MG Oral Capsule	PSN	4
1245376	docusate calcium 240 MG Oral Capsule	SCD	4
1245376	DOSS Calcium 240 MG Oral Capsule	SY	4

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	Strength	SPL version
0363-2570-10	Stool Softener	100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	100		4
0363-2570-10	Stool Softener	1 in 1 BOX	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	1		4

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
0363-2570	STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE CALCIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [WALGREENS]	4	Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows	20240711_b6f0770e-671d-4965-9275-b1c224d7f06a.zip

Products#

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

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 13 matching rows.

Stool Softener
Docusate Calcium
DOCUSATE
CORN OIL
D&C RED NO. 33
FD&C RED NO. 40
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
WATER
SORBITOL
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
SORBITAN

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
0363-2570	0363-2570-10

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 11 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
DOCUSATE CALCIUM	6K7YS503HC	ACTIB
CORN OIL	8470G57WFM	IACT
D&C RED NO. 33	9DBA0SBB0L	IACT
FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	IACT
GELATIN	2G86QN327L	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1	H3R47K3TBD	IACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6	H77VEI93A8	IACT
SORBITAN	6O92ICV9RU	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 CALCIUM	Walgreens	b6f0770e-671d-4965-9275-b1c224d7f06a	2024-07-10	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 0363-2570-10 ndc (product): 0363-2570 ndc11 (package): 00363257010 spl id: fc0acbd6-138d-4061-81d7-f36e98812666 spl set id: b6f0770e-671d-4965-9275-b1c224d7f06a

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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