Docusate Sodium Capsule
FDA Label NDC 68196-995

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Sam's West Inc for the product Docusate Sodium (NDC 68196-995). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient, purpose, uses, warnings, ask a doctor before use if you have, stop use and ask a doctor if, if pregnant or breast-feeding,, keep out of reach of children., and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

Label Section Quick Index

→ Active Ingredient

→ Purpose

→ Uses

→ Warnings

→ Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

→ Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

→ If Pregnant Or Breast-feeding,

→ Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

→ Directions

→ Other Information

→ Inactive Ingredients

→ Questions Or Comments?

→ Package Label-principal Display Panel - 100 Mg (600 capsules Container Label)

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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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 softgel daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

Other Information

each capsule contains: sodium 5 mg Very Low Sodium
store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F). Keep tightly closed.

Inactive Ingredients

D&C Red No.33, gelatin, glycerin, Neelicert FD&C Red No.40, Neelicert FD&C Yellow No.6, noncrystallizing sorbitol solution, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac glaze, titanium dioxide.