Label: SILACE- docusate sodium liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active Ingredient: Docusate sodium 10 mg (in each 1 mL)

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose: Stool Softener

  • Uses

    • for gentle, reliable relief from occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
  • Warning

    • Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor
    • if you are presently taking mineral oil unless told to do by a doctor
  • ASK DOCTOR

    Ask doctor before use if you have

    • stomach pain
    • nausea
    • vomiting
    • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over two weeks
  • STOP USE

    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

  • 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

    • take as indicated by doctor
    • this product must be given in a 6 to 8 oz. glass of milk or fruit juice or infant's formula to prevent throat irritation. Dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
    • dosage should be adjusted to individual response
    • higher doses are recommended for initial therapy
    • the effect on stools is usually apparent 1 to 3 days after the first dose

    Adults and children over 12 years
    		50 to 200 mg (1 to 4 teaspoonful)
    Children 6 to under 12 years
    		50 to 100 mg (1 to 2 teaspoonful)
    Children 3 to under 6 years25 to 50 mg(1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
    Children under 3 years of age
    		Ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
    • protect from freezing and excessive heat
    • do not use if tamperevident safety seal around cap is broken or missing
    • dispense in tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, D&C red no. 33, flavor, methylparaben, Poloxamer, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate.

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions

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    This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products LP, distributor of Colace® Liquid.

    Manufactured by:

    Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    1033 Stoneleigh Ave
    Carmel, NY 10512
    USA

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Product: 68151-0116

    NDC: 68151-0116-1 1 mL in a CUP, UNIT-DOSE

  • SILACE (DOCUSATE SODIUM) LIQUID

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SILACE 
    docusate sodium liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68151-0116(NDC:54838-116)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM10 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    anhydrous citric acid (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C red no. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    methylparaben (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    propylparaben (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Poloxamer 407 (UNII: TUF2IVW3M2)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorLEMON (Lemon Vanilla Flavor) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68151-0116-11 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/28/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33410/05/1990
    Labeler - Carilion Materials Management (079239644)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Carilion Materials Management079239644REPACK(68151-0116)
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