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Marc Glassman

OTC Oral RxCUI 1115005
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Docusate Sodium
Route
Oral
Label date
2020-09-08

Indications and usage

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

Purpose

Stool softener

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 capsules daily Children 2 to under 12 years of age: take 1 capsule daily Children under 2 years of age: 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 stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 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 Pregnancy/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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

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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(s) Docusate sodium 100mg

Inactive ingredients

s black edible ink, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

Storage and handling

Storage store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°– 30°C (59°–86°F)

Keep out of reach of children

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