STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG)

Available from:

Freds Inc

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Stool softener laxative - relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) - generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE- DOCUSATE SODIUM CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
FREDS INC
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SOFTGEL)
Docusate sodium 100 mg
PURPOSE
Stool softener laxative
USES
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
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 laxative for more than 1 week
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.
DIRECTIONS
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
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
EACH SOFTGEL CONTAINS:sodium 6 mg
store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC
(59-86ºF)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
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?
CALL 1-877-753-3935 MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM EST
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool
Softener
Softgels
STOOL SOFTENER
Docusate Sodium
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