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Stool Softener

CVS Pharmacy

Drug Facts


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Stool Softener Uses

  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

if you are presently taking mineral oil.

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 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 softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water
 adults and children 12 years and older  take 1-3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. 
 children 6 to under 12 years of age  take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
 children under 6 years of age  ask a doctor

Stool Softener Other information

  • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

D&C red #33*, D&C yellow #10*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin*, medium-chain triglycerides*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

*contains one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips'® Stool Softener†

STOOL SOFTENER

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

• Relieves constipation

• Gentle, dependable relief

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, owner of the registered trademark Phillips'® Stool Softener.

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One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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Product Labeling

Stool Softener
CVS Stool Softener Softgel

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-039
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
D&C RED NO. 33
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
LECITHIN, SOYBEAN
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
propylene glycol
water
SORBITAN
sorbitol
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
WHITE 12 mm P10;S78;SCU2 OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 30 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2 NDC:59779-039-30 1 in 1 BOX

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2013-09-30


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