STOOL SOFTENER (docusate sodium 100 mg) Dailymed
Generic: docusate sodium is used for the treatment of Constipation Intestinal Obstruction Nausea Vomiting Abdominal Pain
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)
Docusate sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours.
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  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 OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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 5 mg
- VERY LOW SODIUM
store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and avoid excessive heatÂ
Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, black ink, 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 sorbitan solution and white dispersion G.B
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STOOL SOFTENER
DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg 10 Softgels
Compare to the active ingredient in COLACE
NDC 51013-426-48
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