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Stool softener extra strength - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 41250-258
Drug Name

Stool softener extra strength

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Docusate sodium 250 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
RxCUI drug identifier 1245468
Application Number part334
Labeler Name MEIJER, INC.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
41250-258-10 100 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic (41250-258-10)
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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

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Inactive Ingredients edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitol special *may contain this ingredient

Indications and usage

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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.
Stool Softener Extra Strength Docusate Sodium DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE FD&C RED NO. 40 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 GELATIN GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SORBITOL SORBITAN P20;SCU1

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel EXTRA STRENGTH Stool Softener Docusate Sodium | 250 mg Stimulant-Free, Relief of Constipation Softgels TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544 www.meijer.com Product Label MEIJER Extra Strength Stool Softener Docusate Sodium 250 mg

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 last 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 directed by a doctor.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

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Questions or comments? Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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 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.

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
​ ​Other information each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg store at 20º-25ºC(68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

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 last 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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