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Docusate sodium - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 63739-478
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 505G(a)(3)
Labeler Name McKesson Corporation
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
63739-478-02 30 blister pack in 1 box, unit-dose (63739-478-02) / 10 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient (in each capsule) Docusate Sodium 100mg

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 Adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1-2 capsules, preferably at bedtime Children 6-12 years of age: take 1 capsule at bedtime

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propyleneglycol and sorbitol special. May also contain: D&C yellow #10, FC&C yellow #6 and purified 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 for the prevention of dry, hard stools for relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Purpose

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

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Docusate Sodium Docusate Sodium GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED PROPYLENE GLYCOL SORBITOL FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 WATER DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED FD&C RED NO. 40 Reddish SCU1

Package label principal display panel

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Docusate Sodium Label Image mckessondsslabel.jpg

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.
Other information each capsule contains: sodium 5 mg store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)

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.

How supplied

Information about the available dosage forms to which the labeling applies, and for which the manufacturer or distributor is responsible. This field ordinarily includes the strength of the dosage form (in metric units), the units in which the dosage form is available for prescribing, appropriate information to facilitate identification of the dosage forms (such as shape, color, coating, scoring, and National Drug Code), and special handling and storage condition information.
HOW SUPPLIED Product: 63739-478

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 currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding you fail to have a bowel movement after use If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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