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

  • NDC Code(s): 49035-584-25
  • Packager: EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC)
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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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 signs of a serious condition.
    • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

    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

    • take with a glass of water
     adults and children 12 years 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 ask a doctor 
  • Other information

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

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

    *may contain one or more of these ingredients

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-888-287-1915

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to DulcoEase® Stool Softener Active Ingredient†

    Stool Softener

    Docusate Sodium 100 mg

    Stool Softener Laxative

    • Comfortable relief of painful, hard, dry stools
    • Stimulant-Free
    • Constipation relief

    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.

    DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,

    Bentonville,AR 72716

  • Product Labeling

    Docusate Sodium 100 mg

    EQUATE Stool Softener Laxative Softgels

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE 
    docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49035-584
    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)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code P51;SCU1;D2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49035-584-251 in 1 BOX01/31/201801/31/2025
    125 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 finalpart33401/31/201801/31/2025
    Labeler - EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC) (051957769)
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