Docusate Sodium

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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

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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

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• 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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• 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,

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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

• each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
• very low sodium
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

D&C red no. 33, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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1-800-719-9260

DOCUSATE SODIUM CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

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• Docusate Sodium
• DOCUSATE
• AKA227
• FD&C BLUE NO. 1
• CI 16035
• CI 15985
• GELATIN
• GLYCERIN
• POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
• PROPYLENE GLYCOL
• WATER
• SORBITOL
• SORBITAN
• CI 77891

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