FDA Label for Docusate Sodium
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Docusate Sodium Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. 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 laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
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 last 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 a signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a stool softner 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 with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over | take 1 to 3 softgels daily. |
children 2 to under 12 years of age | take 1 softgel daily |
children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- each softgel contains: sodium 5 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 sorbitan, sorbitol
Questions Or Comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
How Supplied
For identification purposes, each orange softgel will have an imprint that reads P51.
NDC 72789-295-30 Bottles of 30 softgels.
NDC 72789-295-90 Bottles of 90 softgels.
Principal Display Panel
Docusate Sodium
Stool Softener Laxative
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLR.
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