Label: 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 August 3, 2023

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each 10 mL)

    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 a 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
    • rash occurs

    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

    • Dose once daily
    • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
    adults and children 12 years and older5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
    children 6 to under 12 years of age5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
    children 3 to under 6 years of age2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
    children under 3 yearsask a doctor
  • Other information

    • • Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL
      • Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
      • Protect from freezing
      • Protect from light
      • Clear pink to purple-pink colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following:

    NDC 63739-976-01: 10 mL Unit Dose Cup

    NDC 637369-976-10: 1 case of 100 x 10 mL Unit Dose Cups


  • Inactive ingredients

    artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-845-8210

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    DISTRIBUTIONED BY

    SKY/McKesson Corporation

    dba SKY Packaging 

    Memphis, TN 38141

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Cup Tray Label

    Delivers 10 mL

    NDC 63739-976-01

    Docusate Sodium Liquid

    100 mg/ 10 mL

    STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

    Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

    FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY

    Dist. by: SKY Packaging

    Memphis, TN 38141

    SEE DRUG FACTS

    F0935C101022

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Cup Tray Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCUSATE SODIUM 
    docusate sodium liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63739-976(NDC:0121-0935)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg  in 10 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorpink (Clear pink to purple-pink) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (Cherry-Vanilla) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63739-976-1010 in 1 CASE05/01/2023
    110 in 1 TRAY
    1NDC:63739-976-0110 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 finalpart33408/16/2021
    Labeler - McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging (140529962)