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Docusate Sodium 100mg

Uses

Use for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours.

Warnings

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 or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Posion Control Center right away.

Overdose

Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Posion Control Center right away.

Dosage & administration

Directions take with a glass of water -see Overdose warning adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 softgel daily children under 2 years of age ask a doctor

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive Ingredients citric acid, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol sorbitan solution, purified water and white edible ink

Dosage forms & strengths

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED CAPSULE
DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg/1

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Stool Softener Docusate Sodium DOCUSATE SODIUM 100MG