Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Purpose
Stool Softner Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
Do Not Use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you
- have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- have 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 have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- a skin rash occurs
- you experience throat irritation
if pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask doctor before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- shake well before using
- follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
- do not exceed recommended dose
- must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk or fruiit juice to prevent throat irritation
- take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to indivisual response
Age | Dose |
Adults and children over 12 years of age and over | 1 to 6 teaspoons (5 mL - 30 mL) |
Children under 12 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Other information
- wach teaspoonful (5 ml) contains: sodium 5 mg
- store at room temperature 15o - 30oC (59o - 86oF)
- protect from excessive heat
- Pharmacist-preserve and dispense in a tight, light resistant container with a child resistant cap as defined in the USP
- Temper -Evident: Do not use if foil over bottle opening is torn, broken, or missing
Inactive ingredients:
Anhydrous citric acid, D&C red#33, Flavor vanilla, Glycerin, Methyl Paraben, Propylene glycol, Propyl paraben, Poloxamer 407, Purified water, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Sorbitol solution, Sucralose
Questions or comments?
call toll-free 1-877-225-6999
Manufactured for:
Akron Pharma, Inc.
Fairfield, NJ 07004
www.akronpharma.com