GeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid
- Manufacturer
- GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP
- Effective date
- 2025-12-11
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 3
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:22:23
Label at a glance#
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active Ingredients (per 5 mL)
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Stool Softener
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctore before use if you
- have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- hadve sudden change in bowel habits that persits over a period of 2 weeks
- are taking mineral oil
Stop use and ask doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement afrer use of this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- a skin rash occurs
- you experience throat irritation
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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 fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
- may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose
- take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response
1 teasponnful = 5 mL
| Age | Dose |
| Adults and children over 12 years of age | 1 to 6 teaspoons (5 mL - 30 mL) |
| Children under 12 years of age | Ask a doctor |
OTHER INFORMATION
- each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 9 mg
- store at room temperature 15°- 30° (59°-86°F)
- protect from excessive heat
- Pharmacist-Preserve and dispense in tight, light-resistant container with a child resistant cap as defined in the USP
- Tamper-Evident: Do not use if foil over bottle opening is torn, broken, or missing
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients: FD&C red #40, flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC
NDC 57896-423-16
Geri Care
Docusate Sodium Liquid
Stool Softener
Laxative
50 mg/5 mL
Cherry Flavor
Code# L-006
Rev.:03/25
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1248119 | docusate sodium 50 MG in 5 mL Oral Suspension | PSN | 3 |
| 1248119 | docusate sodium 10 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SCD | 3 |
| 1248119 | docusate sodium 100 MG per 10 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
| 1248119 | docusate sodium 150 MG per 15 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
| 1248119 | docusate sodium 50 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
| 1248119 | DOSS Sodium 10 MG/ML Oral Suspension | SY | 3 |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57896-423-16 | GeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 473 | 3 |
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57896-423-16 | ML - Milliliter | 57896-423 | 8fe94b57-9cc5-42dd-bc87-96b56cf8d600 | 1 | 2023-04-07 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- GeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid
- Docusate Sodium
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- METHYLPARABEN
- POLOXAMER 124
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- PROPYLPARABEN
- WATER
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SODIUM CITRATE
- SUCRALOSE
- DOCUSATE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 57896-423 | 57896-423-16 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | IACT |
| METHYLPARABEN | A2I8C7HI9T | IACT |
| POLOXAMER 124 | 1S66E28KXA | IACT |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED | 3WJQ0SDW1A | IACT |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Z8IX2SC1OH | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | IACT |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 1Q73Q2JULR | IACT |
| SUCRALOSE | 96K6UQ3ZD4 | IACT |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM | F05Q2T2JA0 | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid | DOCUSATE SODIUM | GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP | d599ff49-c9a4-401a-a50b-63d89749bbed | 2025-12-11 | Warnings | 57896-423-16 57896-423 57896042316 45b065d8-a28c-a9a6-e063-6394a90a959e d599ff49-c9a4-401a-a50b-63d89749bbed |
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