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Docusate sodium, extra strength 250 mg - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 80513-100
Drug Name

Docusate sodium, extra strength 250 mg

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Docusate sodium 250 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
RxCUI drug identifier 1245468
Application Number M007
Labeler Name Advanced Rx LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
80513-100-01 100 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 bottle (80513-100-01)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SOFTGEL) DOCUSATE SODIUM 250 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 adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS edible ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin (bovine), glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special.

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 laxative

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
DOCUSATE SODIUM, EXTRA STRENGTH 250 MG DOCUSATE SODIUM FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERIN GELATIN TYPE B BOVINE (160 BLOOM) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED WATER SORBITOL SOLUTION DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE SCU1

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.
01b lbl-PDP_Docusate Sodium_250mg_100 01b lbl-DF_Docusate Sodium_250mg_100

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 (1-800-222-1222) 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? call 1-800-630-8895

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
OTHER INFORMATION each softgel contains: sodium 20 mg store at 20°- 25°C (68°- 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

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 directed 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 professional before use.

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