STOOL SOFTENER (docusate sodium 100 mg) Dailymed
Generic: docusate sodium
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Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
Do not use
if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told 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 care 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 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
Other Information
- each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
- store at 25o C (77o F); excursions permitted between 15- 30o C (59o- 86o F)
Inactive Ingredients
D&C Red #33*, D&C yellow# 10*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin*, medium chain triglycerides*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide
*Contains one or more of these ingredients
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STOOL SOFTENER
Docusate sodium 100 mg
Gentle
Effective
Stimulant-free
for comfortable relief
Softgels
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Distributed by BJWC
25 Research Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®
Product Label
BJ's Stool Softener Softgels
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