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Stool softener laxative - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 69842-579
Drug Name

Stool softener laxative

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 CVS Pharmacy
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
69842-579-30 1 bottle, plastic in 1 box (69842-579-30) / 30 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 100 mg

Dosage and administration

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Directions take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water adults and children 12 years and older take 1-3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
adults and children 12 years and oldertake 1-3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients D&C red #33*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide *contains one or more of these ingredients

Indications and usage

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Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Purpose

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Purpose Stool softener laxative

Spl product data elements

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Stool Softener Laxative DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE D&C RED NO. 33 FD&C BLUE NO. 1 FD&C RED NO. 40 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 GELATIN GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SORBITAN SORBITOL TITANIUM DIOXIDE P10;SCU2;D1

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips'® Stool Softener** Stool Softener DOCUSATE SODIUM, 100 mg Stool Softener Laxative Relieves constipation Gentle, dependable relief Stimulant-free Cramp-free SOFTGELS **This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, distributor of Phillips'® Stool Softener. TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION. Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 CVS.com® Product Label CVS HEALTH Stool Softener Laxative Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask doctor or pharmacist

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Ask a doctor or Pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil.

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

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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

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Other information each softgel contains : sodium 6 mg store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Warnings

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Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days Ask a doctor or Pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil. 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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