DOCUSATE SODIUM- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled 
Perrigo New York Inc

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Perrigo Docusate Sodium 100 mg Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage in a 24-hour period

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

  • Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and overtake 1 - 3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily
children under 2 yearsask a doctor

Other information

  • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • very low sodium
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

D&C red no. 33, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to Colace® active ingredient

Docusate Sodium

100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Gentle and Predictable Relief of Constipation

Stimulant Free

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DOCUSATE SODIUM 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:45802-486
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
D&C RED NO. 33 
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 
GELATIN 
GLYCERIN 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS 
WATER 
SORBITAN 
SORBITOL 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Product Characteristics
ColorRED, WHITE (to off beige) Scoreno score
ShapeOVAL (softgel) Size13mm
FlavorImprint Code L486
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:45802-486-78100 in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33410/28/2008
Labeler - Perrigo New York Inc (078846912)

Revised: 12/2011
Document Id: bce3b245-ec47-4e62-9cad-bb12d0812c18
Set id: bce3b245-ec47-4e62-9cad-bb12d0812c18
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20111207
 
Perrigo New York Inc