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Stool Softener Laxative

Manufacturer
Safeway, Inc.
Effective date
2026-03-16
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:50:38

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement within 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 6 mg store at 25 o  C (77 o  F); excursions permitted between 15- 30 o C (59 o - 86 o F)

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 a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told so 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 care 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 6 mg
  • store at 25o C (77o F); excursions permitted between 15- 30o C (59o- 86o F)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

black iron oxide, D&C Red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

COMPARE TO Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener active ingredient†

STOOL SOFTENER

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg 

  • Gentle & Effective
  • Relieves Constipation
  • Stimulant-Free

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Atlantis 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.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

DISTRIBUTED BY

BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC

P.O. BOX 99

PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0009

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

SIGNATURE SELECT Stool Softener
SIGNATURE SELECT Stool Softener

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN4
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD4
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY4

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130321130779766GTIN-13: 0321130779766
EAN-13: 0321130779766
GTIN-12: 321130779766
UPC-A: 321130779766
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00321130779766		docusate-sodium-2-tone-100-mg-softgels-pat-1.jpg
QR code linkQR Codealbtsn.com/ugtgjf8docusate-sodium-2-tone-100-mg-softgels-pat-1.jpg

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
21130-853-20Stool Softener Laxative200 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED2004
21130-853-60Stool Softener Laxative60 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED604
21130-853-60Stool Softener Laxative1 in 1 BOXCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED14

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
21130-85321130-853-20, 21130-853-60

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 13 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
DOCUSATE SODIUMF05Q2T2JA0ACTIB
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
GELATIN2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SORBITAN6O92ICV9RUIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT
D&C RED NO. 339DBA0SBB0LIACT

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 SODIUMSafeway, Inc.f178b31d-4843-4b91-a0d5-ab5ade835dc22026-03-16WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 21130-853-60
ndc (package): 21130-853-20
ndc (product): 21130-853
ndc11 (package): 21130085320
ndc11 (package): 21130085360
spl id: 6d85ce2d-8c57-41bf-8217-eb10de22dca5
spl set id: f178b31d-4843-4b91-a0d5-ab5ade835dc2

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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