Label: DOCU LIQUID- docusate sodium liquid

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  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient

    Docusate Sodium 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Stool Softener Laxative

  • Keep Out of Reach of Children

  • Uses

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    relieves occasional constipation
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    generally produces bowel movement in 12-72
  • Warnings

    Do Not Use

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    if you are presently taking mineral oil
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    when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
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    for longer than one week

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two 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.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    you have rectal bleeding
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    you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product

    These may indicate 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

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    may be taken once daily or in divided doses
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    give dose in 1/2 glass of milk, fruit juice or infant formula to mask bitter taste and prevent throat irritation

    adults and children over 12

    1 to 7 teaspoons

    children 2 to under 12

    1 to 3 teaspoons

    children under 2

    ask a doctor
  • Other information

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    each teaspoon contains: sodium 5 mg
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    shake well before using
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    store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
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    dispense contents with a child resistant closure in a tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP
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    store in an upright position
  • Inactive Ingredients

    D&C Red #33, methylparaben, natural & artificial vanilla flavor, poloxamer 181, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate. Sodium citrate may be used to adjust pH.

  • Questions or comments?

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    Call 1-800-932-5676

    Mon - Thurs. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST, Fri. 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST.

    Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

    Distributed By:

    Cardinal Health

    Dublin, OH 43017

    L57365410522

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    DOCU LIQUID

    (DOCUSATE SODIUM)

    100 mg/ 10 mL

    STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

    5 Cups

    bag label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCU LIQUID 
    docusate sodium liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-9630(NDC:50383-349)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM50 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    POLOXAMER 181 (UNII: 09Y8E6164A)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINKScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorVANILLA (natural and artificial flavor) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55154-9630-55 in 1 BAG08/01/1997
    110 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00708/01/1997
    Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)
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