Docusate Sodium

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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

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• 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 bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• you need to use a stool softener 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. (1-800-222-1222)

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 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

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
• each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
• VERY LOW SODIUM
• store at 25^oC (77^oF); excursions permitted between 15^o-30^oC (59^o-86^oF).

keep tightly closed.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

D&C Red #33, edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide 

Questions?

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Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756 Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM

HOW SUPPLIED

HOW SUPPLIED SECTION

Product: 50090-2731

NDC: 50090-2731-1 100 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-2 60 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-4 30 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-0 20 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

Docusate Sodium 100mg

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• Docusate Sodium
• Docusate Sodium 100mg
• DOCUSATE
• D&C RED NO. 33
• FD&C Red No. 40
• FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
• GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED
• GLYCERIN
• POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
• WATER
• SORBITOL
• TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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