Stool Softener Laxative

Manufacturer
EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC)
Effective date
2023-02-11
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:36:49

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 6 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 14 days

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 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 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

D&C red #33*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

*contains one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1--888-287-1915

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener active ingredient**

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium, 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

  • Gentle
  • Dependable
  • Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products 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: Walmart Inc.,

Bentonville, AR 72716

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

EQUATE Stool Softener
EQUATE Stool Softener

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
49035-182-402023-02-11C16284748780-1f386c649-c8ea-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1aDrug Facts

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
49035-182-40EA - Each49035-1828d1c1f62-bf0d-4dcb-81d5-a33d2f1904c612023-09-05

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
49035-18249035-182-40

Ingredients#

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