{"active_ingredient":["Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Docusate sodium 50 mg"],"ask_doctor":["Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks"],"do_not_use":["Do not use • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor"],"dosage_and_administration":["Directions • Dose once daily • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste. adults and children 12 years and older 5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls) children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) children 3 to under 6 years of age 2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful) children under 3 years ask a doctor"],"dosage_and_administration_table":["
adults and children 12 years and older5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
children 6 to under 12 years of age5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
children 3 to under 6 years of age2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
children under 3 yearsask a doctor
"],"effective_time":"20230118","id":"9598f132-b04e-443c-87b6-2f3d54a1c00a","inactive_ingredient":["Inactive ingredients Citric acid, D&C Red No. 33, flavoring, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol."],"indications_and_usage":["Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours"],"keep_out_of_reach_of_children":["Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."],"openfda":{},"package_label_principal_display_panel":["PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Docusate Sodium Liquid 100 mg/ 10mL Stool Softener Laxative 5 Cups bag label"],"pregnancy_or_breast_feeding":["If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use."],"purpose":["Purpose Stool softener"],"questions":["Questions or comments? Call 1-800-845-8210"],"set_id":"0f385e4b-00f5-403a-9952-3c847dba742f","spl_product_data_elements":["Docusate Sodium Docusate Sodium SACCHARIN SODIUM PROPYLENE GLYCOL TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID SORBITOL GLYCERIN WATER DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE"],"spl_unclassified_section":["Drug Facts","MANUFACTURED BY Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Greenville, SC 29605 Distributed By: Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017 L32992030421 R11/20"],"stop_use":["Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week • rash occurs"],"storage_and_handling":["Other information • Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL • Store at controlled room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) • Protect from freezing • Protect from light • Purple colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following: Overbagged with 5 x 10 mL cups per bag, NDC 55154-9401-5"],"version":"10","warnings":["Warnings 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 • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week • rash occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."]}