Label: STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated February 11, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate sodium 100 mg

  • Purpose

    Stool softener laxative

  • Uses

    • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and 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 more than 2 weeks

    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 no bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be sign of a serious condition.
    • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health care 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 with a glass of water
     adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
     children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily
     children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
  • Other information

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

    edible ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water sorbitan,sorbitol

    *contains one or more of these ingredients

  • Questions or comments?

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

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to DulcoEase® Stool Softener active ingredient**

    Stool Softener Laxative

    Docusate Sodium, 100mg

    Stool Softener Laxative

    Fast, Dependable Relief of Occasional Constipation

    SOFTGELS

    **This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., distributor of  DulcoEase®.

    TAMPER EVIDENT:DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

    MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H.E.B®, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204

  • Product Label

    Docusate Sodium 100 mg

    H-E-B Stool Softener Laxative

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE 
    docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37808-584
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code P51;SCU1;D2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37808-584-101 in 1 BOX09/30/201809/30/2025
    1100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33409/30/201809/30/2025
    Labeler - H E B (007924756)
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