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Stool Softener

OTC Oral RxCUI 1115005
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Docusate Sodium
Route
Oral
Label date
2024-06-18

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. Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. Children 2 to under 12 years of age: take 1 softgel 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 notice a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or 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 notice a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need a laxative for more than 1 week

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(s) Docusate sodium 100mg

Inactive ingredients

s Anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white edible ink.

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.