Label: DOCUSATE SODIUM- docusate sodium 100mg capsule

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

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate Sodium 100 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 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

    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. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

    • Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
    adults and children 12 years and over                 take 1-3 softgels daily
    children 2 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily
    children under 2 yearsask a doctor

  • Other information

    • Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
    • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
    • VERY LOW SODIUM
    • store at 25oC (77oF); excursions permitted between 15o-30oC (59o-86oF).

    keep tightly closed.

  • Inactive ingredients

    D&C Red #33, edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide 

  • Questions?

    Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756 Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Product: 50090-2731

    NDC: 50090-2731-1 100 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

    NDC: 50090-2731-2 60 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

    NDC: 50090-2731-4 30 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

    NDC: 50090-2731-0 20 CAPSULE in a BOTTLE

  • Docusate Sodium 100mg

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCUSATE SODIUM 
    docusate sodium 100mg capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50090-2731(NDC:16103-399)
    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 RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C Red No. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorred (Two-toned- white and clear red) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code SCU2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50090-2731-1100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/28/2016
    2NDC:50090-2731-260 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/29/2016
    3NDC:50090-2731-430 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/04/2017
    4NDC:50090-2731-020 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/22/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33403/01/2016
    Labeler - A-S Medication Solutions (830016429)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    A-S Medication Solutions830016429RELABEL(50090-2731) , REPACK(50090-2731)
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