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Docusate calcium - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 57896-424
Drug Name

Docusate calcium

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Docusate calcium 240 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
RxCUI drug identifier 1245376
Application Number M007
Labeler Name Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
57896-424-01 100 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle (57896-424-01)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate Calcium 240 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions do not exceed recommended dose Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 softgel daily, or as recommended by your physician children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients corn oil, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, sorbitol special, water.

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Stool Softener Laxative

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Docusate Calcium Stool Softener GELATIN GLYCERIN SORBITOL MANNITOL WATER FD&C RED NO. 40 FD&C BLUE NO. 1 CORN OIL DOCUSATE CALCIUM DOCUSATE FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 FOOD YELLOW 3 FREE ACID capsule SCU

Package label principal display panel

The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.
package Label 1

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose , get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

A telephone number of a source to answer questions about a drug product. Sometimes available days and times are also noted.
Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C) Tamper Evident: do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
Warnings 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 need to use a laxative longer than 1 week you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose , get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Disclaimer: Do not rely on openFDA or Phanrmacy Near Me to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Source: OpenFDA, Healthporta Drugs API