Label: STOOL SOFTENER- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated March 17, 2015

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  • 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

    Ask a doctor before use if you

    • have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

    • have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

    • are presently taking mineral oil

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week

    • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. 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

    • adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-2 softgel daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter, or as directed by doctor

    • children under 12: consult a doctor

    • do not exceed recommended dose

  • Other information

    each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg. very low sodium

    • store at 15°C-25°C(59° F-77° F)

    • keep tightly closed

    • product from USA or Canada

    Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

  • Inactive ingredients

    FD and C red 40, gelatin, glycerin, edible ink, PEG, propylene glycol, sorbitol special, water. May also contain D and C yellow 10, FD and C yellow 6 (sunset yellow), mannitol.

  • Principal Display Panel

    Docusate Sodium [Stool Softener] Softgels, USP 100mg

    20 Softgels

    NDC 10544-168-20

    100mg 20ct

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STOOL SOFTENER 
    docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:10544-168(NDC:57896-401)
    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)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorred (reddish) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code SCU1
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:10544-168-2020 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/01/2010
    2NDC:10544-168-3030 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/26/2010
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33404/26/2010
    Labeler - Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc. (171434587)
    Registrant - Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc. (171434587)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.171434587repack(10544-168)