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Preferred stool softener - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 10956-891
Drug Name

Preferred stool softener

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Docusate calcium 240 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
RxCUI drug identifier 1245376
Application Number part334
Labeler Name Reese Pharmaceutical Co
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
10956-891-00 100 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle (10956-891-00)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient 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 Adults and Children over 12 years of age Take orally 1 softgel daily for 2 to 3 days or until bowl movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age Do not use this product for children under 12 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive Ingredients FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Gelatin, Glycerin, 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 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.
Preferred Stool Softener Docusate Calcium GELATIN GLYCERIN SORBITOL WATER FD&C BLUE NO. 1 FD&C RED NO. 40 DOCUSATE CALCIUM DOCUSATE SCU

Package label principal display panel

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Package/Label Principal Display Panel 1

Ask doctor

Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.
Ask a Doctor Before Use ■ stomach pain ■ nausea ■ vomiting ■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Other safety information

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Other Information Store at room temperature between 15ºC to 25ºC (59ºF to 77ºF). Do not use if either seal is broken or missing.

Questions

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Questions or Comments

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If You have rectal bleeding. You fail to have a bowel movement after use.

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If Pregnant or Breast Feeding Ask a healthcare professional before use.

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 one week unless directed by a doctor.

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