STOOL SOFTENER- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled 
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp

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GC 401 (407)

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

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

Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, gelatin,
glycerin, edible ink, PEG, propylene glycol,
sorbitol sorbitan solution, water. Also contains
D&C yellow #10 or FD&C yellow #6 (sunset yellow).

Package Label

Stool
Softener

Docusate Sodium

1000 Softgels
100 mg each

COMPARE TO ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN COLACE®*

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by
the owner of the registered trademark COLACE®.
Made in Canada
DIST. BY: GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
1650 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

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STOOL SOFTENER 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57896-407
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
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
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)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
Product Characteristics
ColorredScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize12mm
FlavorImprint Code 401
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:57896-407-01100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2012
2NDC:57896-407-101000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/01/2013
3NDC:57896-407-25250 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2012
4NDC:57896-407-20200 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/01/2017
5NDC:57896-407-0330 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2012
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33401/01/201202/01/2022
Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)
Registrant - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp611196254repack(57896-407)

Revised: 12/2021
 
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp