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#

ProductGeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure11 sections

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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • 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

PDP DOCPDP DOC

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1248119docusate sodium 50 MG in 5 mL Oral SuspensionPSN3
1248119docusate sodium 10 MG/ML Oral SuspensionSCD3
1248119docusate sodium 100 MG per 10 ML Oral SuspensionSY3
1248119docusate sodium 150 MG per 15 ML Oral SuspensionSY3
1248119docusate sodium 50 MG per 5 ML Oral SuspensionSY3
1248119DOSS Sodium 10 MG/ML Oral SuspensionSY3

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
57896-423-16GeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid473 mL in 1 BOTTLELIQUID4733

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
57896-423-16ML - Milliliter57896-4238fe94b57-9cc5-42dd-bc87-96b56cf8d60012023-04-07

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
57896-42357896-423-16

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
GeriCare Docusate Sodium LiquidDOCUSATE SODIUMGERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORPd599ff49-c9a4-401a-a50b-63d89749bbed2025-12-11WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 57896-423-16
ndc (product): 57896-423
ndc11 (package): 57896042316
spl id: 45b065d8-a28c-a9a6-e063-6394a90a959e
spl set id: d599ff49-c9a4-401a-a50b-63d89749bbed

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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