Gericare Docusate Sodium Liquid
FDA Label NDC 57896-423

Active Ingredients (per 5 mL)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener

Uses

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

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

Stop use and ask doctor if

• 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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

• 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 ingredients: FD&C red #40, flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose

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