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 Cellchem Pharmaceutical 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 Capsule) Purpose
Docusate sodium 100 mg................................................Laxative, stool softener
Uses
- Relief of occasional constipation
- softens the stools
Warnings
Do Not Use
- if you have
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- fever
- vomiting
- with other medicines or if you are presently taking mineral oil
- if you are on a low salt diet
- longer than 7 days
When Using This Product
- frequent or prolonged use may result in dependence on laxatives
- it may take up to 3 days for you to have a bowel movement
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- rectal bleeding occurs
- symptoms persist, last for more than 7 days
Directions
- Adults and children 12 years and over:
- Take 1 - 2 capsules daily or as directed by physician
- Do not take more than 4 capsules per day.
- Drink lots of fluids (one full glass or more)
Other Information
- Questions ?
1(844) 481-8884
Inactive Ingredients
Polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, gelatin, glycerin, sodium methyl paraben, sodium propyl paraben, sorbitol sorbitan solution, purified water, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6.
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