FDA Label for Docusate Sodium

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Docusate Sodium Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Safecor Health, 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 5 Ml = 1 Teaspoonful)



Docusate Sodium 50 mg


Purpose



Stool Softener


Use:



Relief of occasional constipation


Otc - Do Not Use



Do not use * when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present * for a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor


Otc - Ask Doctor



Ask a doctor before use if you * have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of 2 weeks * are taking mineral oil


Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement within 3 days. 

These could be signs of a serious condition. * a skin rash occurs * you experience throat irritation


Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



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


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. In case of eye contact, flush with water.


Dosage & Administration



Directions:

* Must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
* Shake well before using
* Do not exceed recommended dose
* May be taken in one to four equally divided oral doses each day
* Take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response

Adults and children 12 years of age and over5 mL (1 teaspoon) to 40 mL (8 teaspoons) or as directed by a doctor
Children 6 to 12 years of age4 mL to 15 mL (3 teaspoons) or as directed by a doctor
Children 3 to 6 years of age2 mL to 6 mL or as directed by a doctor
Children under 3 years of age1 mL to 4 mL or as directed by a doctor

1 teaspoon = 5 mL


Other Safety Information



Other information: Each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 5 mg. Store at room temperature 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions
between 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) are allowed. Protect from excessive heat. Protect from light. For more info call 1-800-447-1006.


Inactive Ingredient



Inactive ingredients: FD&C red #40, flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified
water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, and sucralose.

NDC: 48433-220-10 Docusate Sodium Liquid 100 mg/10 mL Unit Dose Cup

Mfd. in the U.S.A.
Distributed by: Safecor Health, LLC
4060 Business Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43204                                                   Rev: 11/2020 PN5473

3 4843322010 8


Principal Display Panel - Box Label



SAFECOR
HEALTH
Docusate Sodium Liquid
100 mg / 10 ml
Contains 40 (10 ml) Unit Dose Cups

See monograph for complete drug information.

NDC: 48433-220-40
QTY: 40
Lot: 21A0079
Exp: 2023-03-31

Store at room temperature 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F);
excursions between 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) are allowed.
Protect from excessive heat. Protect from light.
This package design is not child resistant. For institutional use only.
Shake well before use.

3 48433 22040 5
Pkg By: Safecor Health, LLC Columbus, OH 43204
Questions or Comments: Call 1-800-447-1006

GTIN: 00348433220405
SN: 212802331
Exp; 2023-03-31
Lot 21A0079 PN5689.C


Principal Display Panel - Lid Label



Delivers 10 mL

NDC 48433-220-10

Docusate

Sodium Liquid

100 mg/10mL

SHAKE WELL

348433220108

Pkg By: Safecor Health, LLC

Columbus, OH 43204

PN5618.B


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