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FDA Label for Docusate Sodium

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SOFTGEL)
    2. PURPOSE
    3. USES
    4. WARNINGS
    5. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
    6. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    7. IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
    8. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    9. DIRECTIONS
    10. OTHER INFORMATION
    11. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    12. QUESTIONS?
    13. HOW SUPPLIED

Docusate Sodium 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

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 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 softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25oC (77oF); excursions permitted between 15o-30oC (59o-86oF).

    • keep tightly closed.


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: (866) 562-2756 Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM


How Supplied



Product: 50090-2731

NDC: 50090-2731-1 100 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-2 60 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-4 30 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-2731-0 20 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE


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