Colace
Purdue Products LP
Purdue Pharma LP
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Colace 50 mg
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each capsule):
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Purpose
Purpose
Stool softener
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
- if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
- 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 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 1-6 capsules daily |
children 2 to under 12 years of age |
take 1-3 capsules daily |
children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each capsule contains: sodium 3 mgVERY 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, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, glycerin, PEG 400, propylene glycol, sorbitol
©2012, Purdue Products L.P.
Dist. by: Purdue Products L.P.
Stamford, CT 06901-3431
302525-0C
Drug Facts
Colace 100 mg
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each capsule):
Docusate sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Purpose
Stool softener
Uses
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
- if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
- 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 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 capsules daily |
children 2 to under 12 years of age |
take 1 capsules 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, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, PEG 400, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide
©2012, Purdue Products L.P.
Dist. by: Purdue Products L.P.
Stamford, CT 06901-3431
302528-0C
Colace 50 mg 30 Capsules Carton
Colace 100 mg 30 Capsules Carton
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