Docusate Sodium capsule

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Drug Facts

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 the prevention of dry, hard stools
• for relief of occasional constipation
• this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use 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 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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

• Use as directed per healthcare professional.
• 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 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

Questions or comments

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1-800-397-9228

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Distributed by:
Precision Dose, Inc.
South Beloit, IL 61080

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mg Softgel Blister Pack Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PrecisionDose™

Extra Strength
Docusate Sodium
250 mg Softgels

100 Softgels
(10x10)

Hospital Use Only
NDC 68094-025-61

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• Docusate Sodium
• Docusate
• FD&C Red No. 40
• FD&C Yellow No. 6
• Gelatin, Unspecified
• Glycerin
• Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified
• Propylene glycol
• water
• sorbitol
• sorbitan

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