Docusate Sodium by Major Pharmaceuticals DOCUSATE SODIUM capsule

Docusate Sodium by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Docusate Sodium by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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 last 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 a 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 over: take 1 to 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

edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

 Call 1-800-616-2471

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Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

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:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233

Livonia, MI 48152

Product Label

MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS Stool Softener Laxative

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

DOCUSATE SODIUM 
docusate sodium capsule

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0904-6998
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG)	DOCUSATE SODIUM	100 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)

Product Characteristics
Color	orange	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	12mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	P51
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0904-6998-60	100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/28/2020
2	NDC: 0904-6998-80	1000 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/28/2020

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M007	02/28/2020

Labeler - Major Pharmaceuticals (191427277)