FDA Label for Gericare Docusate Sodium Liquid
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Gericare Docusate Sodium Liquid Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp. 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.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active Ingredients (per 5 mL)
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Stool Softener
Indications & Usage
Uses
- relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
Warnings
Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctore before use if you
- have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- hadve sudden change in bowel habits that persits over a period of 2 weeks
- are taking mineral oil
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement afrer use of this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- a skin rash occurs
- you experience throat irritation
Stop use and ask doctor if
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
shake well before using
- follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
- do not exceed recommended dose
- must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
- may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose
- take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response
1 teasponnful = 5 mL
| Age | Dose |
| Adults and children over 12 years of age | 1 to 6 teaspoons (5 mL - 30 mL) |
| Children under 12 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Other Information
- each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 9 mg
- store at room temperature 15°- 30° (59°-86°F)
- protect from excessive heat
- Pharmacist-Preserve and dispense in tight, light-resistant container with a child resistant cap as defined in the USP
- Tamper-Evident: Do not use if foil over bottle opening is torn, broken, or missing
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients: FD&C red #40, flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose
Otc - Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765
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