Label: STOOL SOFTENER- docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate Calcium 240 mg

    Purpose

    Stool softener laxative

  • Purpose

    Stool softener laxative

  • 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.

    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 a bowel movement after use of 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 care professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    corn oil, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitan sorbitol

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredient Surfak®††

    Stool Softener

    DOCUSATE CALCIUM 240 mg /

    STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

    • Gentle relief of occasional constipation
    • Take once a day
    • Sodium free

    SOFTGELS

    ††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem Inc., owner of the registered trademark Surfak®.

    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:WALGREEN CO.

    200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

  • Product Label

    Docusate Calcium 240 mg

    WALGREENS Stool Softener

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STOOL SOFTENER 
    docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0868
    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)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize18mm
    FlavorImprint Code SCU
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-0868-101 in 1 BOX01/31/2020
    1100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00701/31/2020
    Labeler - Walgreens (008965063)
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