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Stool softener docusate sodium - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 54257-902
Drug Name

Stool softener docusate sodium

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Docusate sodium 100 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
RxCUI drug identifier 1115005
Application Number M007
Labeler Name Magno-Humphries, Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
54257-902-02 100 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 bottle (54257-902-02)
54257-902-06 1000 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 bottle (54257-902-06)
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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 Purpose Stool softener

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, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years of age and older 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
adults and children 12 years of age and older 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

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, 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 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

Spl product data elements

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

Package label principal display panel

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Package Labeling: Label13

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.
Drug Facts Other information ach softgel contains: sodium 7mg store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) protect from moisture

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Keep out of reach of children

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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.

Questions

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Questions? call toll-free 1-800-935-6737

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 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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health 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 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 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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. 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.

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