Label: STOOL SOFTENER DC LAXATIVE- docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled

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

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Updated April 24, 2013

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate Calcium 240 mg

    Purpose

    Stool softener

  • Uses

    for relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • if  you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
    • when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
    • for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor

    Ask a doctor before use if

    you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you have rectal bleeding
    • you fail to have a bowel movement after use

    These could be signs of s serious condition.

    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

    • adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1 softgel daily for several days, or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 12 years of age: take as directed by a doctor
  • Other information

    • store between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    corn oil, D&C red #33, edible white ink, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, purified water and sorbitol special.

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-645-2158

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    Compare to active ingredient in SURFAK®*

    Safe, Effective, Non-Habit Forming

    Stool Softener Laxative DC

    Docusate Calcium USP, 240 mg

    SOFTGEL CAPSULES

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

    *Rugby Laboratories is not affiliated with the owner of the trademark Surfak®.

    Distributed by: Atlantic Biologicals Corp

    Miami, Fl 33179

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STOOL SOFTENER DC LAXATIVE 
    docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17856-3700(NDC:0536-3755)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE CALCIUM (UNII: 6K7YS503HC) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE CALCIUM240 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CORN OIL (UNII: 8470G57WFM)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorRED (RED) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (OVAL) Size8mm
    FlavorImprint Code P58
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:17856-3700-11 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/02/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart33409/04/2013
    Labeler - ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. (047437707)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.047437707repack(17856-3700)
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