DOCUSATE CALCIUM- docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled 
Cardinal Health

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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Calcium 240 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener Laxative

Uses

• prevents/ relieves constipation (irregularity)

• prevents/ relieves dry hard stool

• results usually occur 1 to 3 days after the first dose

Warnings

Do not use - for more than one week unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you
 • have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting

 • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

 

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking mineral oil.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

 • you have no bowel movement within 3 days

 • you have rectal bleeding.

 These could be signs of a serious condition.

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

1
adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 softgel daily, or as recommended by your physican
2
children under 12: ask a doctor
3
do not exceed recommended dose

Other information

• store at room temperature, 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

• This package is intended for in-patient institutional use only. This package is not child resistant

• Product from USA or Canada

Inactive ingredients

Corn Oil, FD & C Red #40, Gelatin, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sorbitol. May also contain: D&C Red #33, Edible Ink, FD & C Blue #1, Mannitol, Water.

COMPARE TO ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN SURFAK®

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owner of the registered trademark SURFAK®.

Repackaged by:

Cardinal Health

Zanesville, OH 43701

LUC4334207-10114

LUC4334207-20114

L4334207-10214

L4334207-20214

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

Docusate Calcium Softgel

240 mg

Pouch

Principal Display Panel

Docusate Calcium

240 mg

100 Softgels

Carton label

Principal Display Panel

Docusate Calcium

240 mg each

10 softgels

bag label
DOCUSATE CALCIUM 
docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-1875(NDC:57896-424)
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE CALCIUM (DOCUSATE) DOCUSATE CALCIUM240 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CORN OIL 
D&C RED NO. 33 
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
GELATIN 
GLYCERIN 
SORBITOL 
MANNITOL 
WATER 
Product Characteristics
ColorREDScoreno score
ShapeCAPSULESize20mm
FlavorImprint Code SCU
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:55154-1875-4100 in 1 CARTON
1NDC:55154-1875-61 in 1 POUCH
2NDC:55154-1875-010 in 1 BAG
21 in 1 POUCH
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
Unapproved drug other06/01/2011
Labeler - Cardinal Health (188557102)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Cardinal Health188557102REPACK(55154-1875)

Revised: 2/2014
 
Cardinal Health