FDA Label for Docu Liquid

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Docu Liquid Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Atlantic Biologicals Corp.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient



Docusate Sodium 50 mg


Purpose



Stool Softener Laxative


Uses



  • •relieves occasional constipation
  • •generally produces bowel movement in 12-72

Do Not Use



  • •if you are presently taking mineral oil
  • •when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
  • •for longer than one week

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks.


Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • •you have rectal bleeding
  • •you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product
  • These may indicate 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.


Directions



  • •may be taken once daily or in divided doses
  • •give dose in 1/2 glass of milk, fruit juice or infant formula to mask bitter taste and prevent throat irritation
  • adults and children over 12

    1 to 7 teaspoons

    children 2 to under 12

    1 to 3 teaspoons

    children under 2

    ask a doctor


Other Information



  • each teaspoon contains: sodium 5 mg
  • •shake well before using
  • •store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
  • •dispense contents with a child resistant closure in a tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP
  • store in an upright position

Inactive Ingredients



D&C Red #33, methylparaben, natural & artificial vanilla flavor, poloxamer 181, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate. Sodium citrate may be used to adjust pH.


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DISTRIBUTED BY: 

ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.

20101 N.E 16TH PLACE 

MIAMI, FL 33179   


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