Stool Softener Laxative

Manufacturer
QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)
Effective date
2024-04-22
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:11:18

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

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

Storage and handling

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

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

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-888-309-9030

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active ingredient of Colace® Regular Strength Stol Softener**

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Stool softener laxative

  • Gentle
  • Dependable
  • Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO.

100 MISSION RIDGE,

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

TopCare Stool Softener Softgels
TopCare Stool Softener Softgels

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN3
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD3
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY3

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
63868-638-252022-12-14C16284748780-1d6a99b39-4c94-a426-e053-dadaa90af4c2Drug Facts
63868-638-252022-01-28C16284748780-1d6a99b39-4c94-a426-e053-dadaa90af4c2Drug Facts

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
63868-638-25Stool Softener Laxative250 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED2503

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
63868-638STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [QUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION)]3Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20240423_96c7f8bc-be95-40d1-9977-44b7cc6582df.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63868-63863868-638-25

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool Softener LaxativeDOCUSATE SODIUMQUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)96c7f8bc-be95-40d1-9977-44b7cc6582df2024-04-22WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 63868-638-25
ndc (product): 63868-638
ndc11 (package): 63868063825
spl id: 43425455-08ef-401f-a486-eb9f5da92148
spl set id: 96c7f8bc-be95-40d1-9977-44b7cc6582df

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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