FDA Label for Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative
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Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Equate (wal-mart Stores, Inc.) (see Also Wal-mart Inc). 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 Ingredients (In Each Tablet)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- for overnight relief from occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Do Not Use
- laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor
- if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed 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 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
- take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and older | take 2-4 tablets daily |
children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1-2 tablets daily |
children 2 to under 6 years of age | take up to 1 tablet daily |
children under 2 | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
- each tablet contains: sodium 6 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
- store at 25°C (77°F);excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients
carnauba wax*, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&c blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red # 40 aluminum lake, hypromellose*, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate*, stearic acid, talc*, titanium dioxide
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions Or Comments?
Call 1-888-287-1915
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Compare to Colace® 2-IN-1 active ingredients†
Stool Softener
+ Stimulant Laxative
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
- Gentle, Dependable
- Relief in 6-12 Hours
TABLETS
†This product is not manufactured ir distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® 2-IN-1
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Inc.,
Bentonville, AR 72716
Product Label
EQUATE Stool Softener
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