Docusate Sodium.50mg/5ml

Uses

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

Stool Softener Laxative

Directions

• shake well before using
• follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
• do not exceed recommended dose
• must be given in a 6oz to 8oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
• may be taken as a single dose or in divided doses take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduces according to individual response. AGE DOSE Adults and Children 12 years of age and over 1 to 6 teaspoonsfuls (5ml-30mL) Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor

for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you

• have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
• have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
• are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• a skin rash occurs
• you experience throat irritation

If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a doctor before use

(in each 5 mL-teaspoonful) Docusate Sodium 50mg

FD&C red#40, flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate and sucralose

of children. In case of overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.