FDA Label for Stool Softner

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Stool Softner Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product A-s Medication Solutions. 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 100 mg


Purpose



Stool softener


Uses



  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

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 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 (1-800-222-1222).


Directions



  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
  • adults and children 12 years and over                        take 1-3 softgels daily
    children 2 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily
    children under 2 yearsask a doctor


Other Information



  • Tamper Evident: do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
  • each capsule contains: sodium 6 mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15o-30oC (59o-86oF).
  • Keep tightly closed.

    This Package for Households Without Young Children 


Inactive Ingredients



D&C Red #33,Edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide 


Questions?



Adverse drug event call: (800) 687-0176 Mon- Fri 8 AM to 4 PM

* This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®.


How Supplied



Product: 50090-2375

NDC: 50090-2375-1 100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2375-2 60 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2375-4 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE


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