Stool Softener Laxative by Hy-Vee Drug Facts

Stool Softener Laxative by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Stool Softener Laxative by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Hy-Vee. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled 
Hy-Vee

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • 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,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and overtake 1-3 softgels daily 
children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily 
children under 2 years ask a doctor 

Other information

  • each softgel contains:sodium 5 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

*Compare to the Active Ingredient of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener

Stool Softener

Docusate sodium, 100 mg 

Stool softener laxative

  • Gentle
  • Dependable
  • Stimulant-Free

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Antlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

DISTRIBUTED BY: HY-VEE, INC.

WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Product Label

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

HY-VEE Stool Softener

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 42507-104
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
AMMONIA (UNII: 5138Q19F1X)  
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
LECITHIN, SOYBEAN (UNII: 1DI56QDM62)  
MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
BUTYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 8PJ61P6TS3)  
ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: WZH3C48M4T)  
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
Product Characteristics
Colorred, whiteScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize12mm
FlavorImprint Code PC18
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC: 42507-104-10100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/202503/12/2026
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM00710/17/202503/12/2026
Labeler - Hy-Vee (006925671)

Revised: 3/2026

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