Label: STOOL SOFTENER LIQUID- docusate sodium liquid

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated January 18, 2021

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  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

    Docusate Sodium 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Stool Softener Laxative

  • Uses

    • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
  • Warnings

    Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

    Ask a doctor before use if you

    • have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
    • are taking mineral oil
    • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 14 days

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement within 3 days. These could be signs of a serious condition.
    • a skin rash occurs
    • you experience throat irritation
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • follow dosing directions below or take as directed by doctor
    • must be given in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
    • may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
    • take maximum daily dose until first bowel movement, then reduce dose according to individual response
    • shake well before using

    Adults and children 12 years and over
    1 to 4 teaspoonfuls (5 to 20 mL)
    Children under 12 years of age
    ask a doctor

  • Other information

    • Each teaspoonful contains: sodium 15 mg
    • Store at room temperature 15°- 30° C (59°-86° F)
    • protect from excessive heat
    • Keep tightly closed
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, D&C Red #33, flavor, parabens, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucrose, and water.

    DISTRIBUTED BY:

    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.

    20101 N.E 16TH PLACE 

    MIAMI, FL 33179

  • package label

    NDC 17856-0398-1

    Compare to Colace® Liquid active ingredient *

    GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

    STOOL
    SOFTENER
    LIQUID
    Docusate Sodium
    Relieves Constipation
    250mg/25 mL 

    50 cups per case

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    NDC 17856-0398-2

    Compare to Colace® Liquid active ingredient *

    GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

    STOOL
    SOFTENER
    LIQUID
    Docusate Sodium
    Relieves Constipation
    100mg/10 mL

    72 cups per case

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STOOL SOFTENER LIQUID 
    docusate sodium liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17856-0398(NDC:46122-399)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM50 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    POLOXAMER 407 (UNII: TUF2IVW3M2)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorRASPBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:17856-0398-150 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE01/18/2021
    125 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:17856-0398-272 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE01/18/2021
    210 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33409/01/2017
    Labeler - ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. (047437707)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.047437707relabel(17856-0398) , repack(17856-0398)