FDA Label for Stool Softener
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Stool Softener Product Label
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Active Ingredient (In Each Softgel)
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Uses
- for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Ask A Doctor Before Use If
- Stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,
ask a health care 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 with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over | take 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. |
children 2 to under 12 years of age | take 1 softgel daily |
children under 2 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
- store at 25°C ((77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients
edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water and sorbitol special
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions Or Comments?
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Compare to the active ingredient in DulcoEase® Stool Softener†
Stool Softener
Docusate Sodium, 100 mg
Stool softener laxative
- Comfortable relief of painful, hard, dry stools
- Stimulant-free
- Constipation relief
SOFTGELS
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., distributor of DulcoEase®.
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DISTRIBUTED BY: fred's, Inc.
4300 NEW GETWELL RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38118
Product Label
FRED'S PHARMACY Stool Softener
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