Stool Softener

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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 250 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• for the prevention of dry, hard stools
• for relief of occasional constipation
• this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

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if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

• stomach pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• noticed 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.

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In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• each softgel contains:sodium 15 mg
• store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients​

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitol special

*may contain this ingredient

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

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

HOW SUPPLIED

HOW SUPPLIED SECTION

Product: 71335-0632

NDC: 71335-0632-1 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-0632-2 60 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-0632-3 100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-0632-4 7 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

Docusate Sodium 250mg Capsule

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Products#

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• Stool Softener Extra Strength
• Docusate Sodium
• DOCUSATE
• FD&C RED NO. 40
• FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
• GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED
• GLYCERIN
• POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
• PROPYLENE GLYCOL
• WATER
• SORBITOL
• SORBITAN

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Ingredients#

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