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Stool softener - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 68016-257
Drug Name

Stool softener

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Docusate sodium 100 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
RxCUI drug identifier 1115005
Application Number M007
Labeler Name PHARMACY VALUE ALLIANCE, LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
68016-257-01 100 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle (68016-257-01)
68016-257-25 250 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle (68016-257-25)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
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 do not exceed recommended dose adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-3 softgels daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter, or as directed by a doctor. children under 12: consult a doctor

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 (sunset yellow), gelatin, glycerin, PEG, 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.
Stool Softener Docusate Sodium FD&C RED NO. 40 GELATIN GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 SORBITOL WATER FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 MANNITOL DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE SCU1 reddish

Package label principal display panel

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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.

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg. Very low sodium • store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C) • keep tightly closed • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

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