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Docusate Sodium

OTC Oral RxCUI 1115005
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Docusate Sodium
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-04-08

Indications and usage

Uses

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

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • 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

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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. When using this product do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage in a 24-hour period 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Do not use

  • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

this product do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage in a 24-hour period

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(in each softgel) Docusate sodium 100 mg

Inactive ingredients

s 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, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Storage and handling

Other information

  • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • very low sodium
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)