FDA Label for Docusate Calcium
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SOFTGEL)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF
- 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?
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Docusate Calcium Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Central Texas Community Health Centers. 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 Calcium 240 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Uses
for relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.
Do Not Use
- if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
- when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
- for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor
Ask A Doctor Before Use If
you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- you have rectal bleeding
- you fail to have a bowel movement after use
These could be signs of s serious condition.
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,
ask a health care professional before use.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1 softgel daily for several days, or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years of age: take as directed by a doctor
Other Information
- store between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients
corn oil, D&C red #33, edible white ink, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, purified water and sorbitol special.
Questions Or Comments?
1-800-645-2158
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Docusate Calcium USP, 240 mg
SOFTGEL CAPSULES
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CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers
DOCUSATE
CALCIUM
240 MG
CAPS
Date:
Name:
Dr.
TAKE 1 CAPSULE BY MOUTH DAILY AS DIRECTED.
123456
1/1/01
DOCUSATE CA.240MG CAPS#30NDC 76413-307-30
Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01
MAJOR
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