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

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 lasts 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 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.

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

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 lasts 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 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.

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