Docusate Sodium Capsule, Liquid Filled
FDA Label NDC 0363-8991

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Walgreen Company for the product Docusate Sodium (NDC 0363-8991). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding other, active ingredient (in each liquid-filled capsule), purpose, uses, warnings, ask a doctor before use if you have, otc - do not use, stop use and ask a doctor if you, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (In Each Liquid-Filled Capsule)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg 

Purpose

Stool Softner laxative

Uses

  • relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

Warnings

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

  • stomach pain, nausea or vomittiong
  •  a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

Otc - Do Not Use

Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If You

  • you have rectal bleeding ot no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • yo need to use laxative for more than 1 week

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Keep out of reach of children.  In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.1(800)222-1222

Directions

take with a glass of water

take by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

Adults and children 12 years and over

take 1 to 3 capsules daily. 

Children 2 to under 12 years of age

1 capsule daily.

Children under 2 years of age

Ask a doctor

Other Information

  • Store at room temperature 20-25°C  (68-77°F) 
  • protect from excessive humidity
  • do not use this product of the safety seal under the cap is torn or missing

Inactive Ingredients

FD&C Red#40, FD&C Yellow#6, gelatin,glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, povidone, purified water, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide.

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