Label: DOCUSATE SODIUM capsule, liquid filled

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

Drug Label Information

Updated May 23, 2024

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate Sodium 100 mg

  • Purpose

    Stool softener laxative

  • 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

    • 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 using a laxative. These could be a sign 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 care professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-2222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

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

    • each softgel contains:sodium 7 mg
    • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
    • Keep tightly closed.


  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water sorbitol special, white edible ink


  • Questions or comments?

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

  • Principal Display Panel

    DOCUSATE SODIUM, 100 mg

    STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLE.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    72789399 Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCUSATE SODIUM 
    docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72789-399(NDC:0904-7280)
    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
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULE (Oval) Size13mm
    FlavorImprint Code PC1
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72789-399-6060 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/10/2024
    2NDC:72789-399-3030 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/10/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00711/15/2022
    Labeler - PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (156893695)
    Registrant - PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (156893695)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.156893695repack(72789-399)