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Docusate sodium - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 24689-130
Drug Name

Docusate sodium

Type Generic
Active Ingredients
Docusate sodium 100 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
RxCUI drug identifier 1115005
Application Number M007
Labeler Name APNAR PHARMA LP
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
24689-130-01 100 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle (24689-130-01)
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Active ingredient

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Active Ingredient (In each softgel) Docusate Sodium.... 100 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 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 to 3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age : take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years : ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol Sorbitan solution, Purified water , D&C Red #40, D&C Yellow #6, White Ink

Indications and usage

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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

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Docusate sodium Docusate sodium GELATIN GLYCERIN SORBITOL DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE SORBITAN WATER FD&C RED NO. 40 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 Oblong AD2

Package label principal display panel

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NDC 24689-130-01 Docusate Sodium 100mg Stool Softener Laxative MADE IN USA 100 Softgels Docusate Sodium Softgel lable-100mg

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener† †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener. Rev.: 03/2023 Manufactured by: Apnar Pharma LLP East Windsor, NJ 08520

Keep out of reach of children

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

Questions

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Questions or Comments ? Call 1-855-642-2594

Storage and handling

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Other Information each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg store between 20ºC - 25ºC (68-77ºF);excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

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 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 last 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 a signs of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softner laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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