Stool Softener

Manufacturer
Sam's West, Inc
Effective date
2024-05-21
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:12:49

Label at a glance#

ProductStool Softener
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® active ingredient†

STOOL SOFTENER

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Regular Strength

  • Stool Softener Laxative
  • Gentle, Dependable
  • Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health 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

SAM'S WEST, INC.

BENTONVILLE, AR 72716

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MEMBER'S MARK Stool Softener
MEMBER'S MARK Stool Softener

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsulePSN3
1115005docusate sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSCD3
1115005DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral CapsuleSY3

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
68196-853-602023-05-09C16284748780-1f386c64a-1c5f-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1aDrug Facts
68196-853-602023-01-30C16284748780-1f386c64a-1c5f-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1aDrug Facts

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
68196-853-60Stool Softener600 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED6003

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
68196-853STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [SAM'S WEST, INC]3Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20240522_b14d2495-1092-4063-869f-73a7e8c28708.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
68196-85368196-853-60

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Stool SoftenerDOCUSATE SODIUMSam's West, Incb14d2495-1092-4063-869f-73a7e8c287082024-05-21WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 68196-853-60
ndc (product): 68196-853
ndc11 (package): 68196085360
spl id: d737c0ad-f89f-4b67-94cd-6837dd086ab0
spl set id: b14d2495-1092-4063-869f-73a7e8c28708

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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