FDA Label for Stool Softener
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SOFTGEL)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS - DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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Stool Softener Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Shopko Stores Operating Co., Llc.. 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 (In Each Softgel)
Docusate Sodium 100mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
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 Breastfeeding
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
- Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
adults and children over 12 years and over | take 1- 3 softgels daily |
children 2 to under 12 years of age | take 1 softgel daily |
children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 15o - 30o C (59o- 86o F)
- *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®
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, sorbitol special, and titanium dioxide
Questions Or Comments?
Call toll free 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM- 5PM EST
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*compare to colace® active ingredient
STOOL SOFTENER
Relieves occasional constipation
Docusate Sodium, 100 mg
safe, gentle & reliable
DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
PACKAGED BY: PL Developments
200 hicks street
westbury NY 11590
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