DOCUSATE SODIUM- docusate sodium liquid 
Cardinal Health 107, LLC

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Docusate Sodium

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

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

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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
rash occurs

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

Dose once daily
take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.

adults and children 12 years and older

5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)

children 6 to under 12 years of age

5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)

children 3 to under 6 years of age

2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)

children under 3 years

ask a doctor

Other information

Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL
Store at controlled room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
Protect from freezing
Protect from light
Purple colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following:

Overbagged with 5 x 10 mL cups per bag, NDC 55154-9401-5

Inactive ingredients

Citric acid, D&C Red No. 33, flavoring, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

MANUFACTURED BY

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L32992030421

R11/20

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Docusate Sodium Liquid

100 mg/ 10mL

Stool Softener Laxative

5 Cups

bag label
DOCUSATE SODIUM 
docusate sodium liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-9401(NDC:0121-0544)
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
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
Product Characteristics
ColorpurpleScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:55154-9401-55 in 1 BAG02/16/198302/28/2014
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 not finalpart33402/16/198302/28/2014
Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)

Revised: 1/2023
 
Cardinal Health 107, LLC