Label: DOCUSATE SODIUM 100MG TWO-TONE- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 53943-250-10, 53943-250-25
  • Packager: Discount Drug Mart, Inc
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated December 28, 2022

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate Sodium 100 mg

  • Purpose

    Stool softener

  • Uses

    • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • generally produces a 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 movements 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

    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

    Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

    adults and children 12 years and over

    take 1 to 3 softgels daily

    children 2 to under 12 years of age

    take 1 softgel daily

    children under 2 years

    ask a doctor

  • Other information

    • each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
    • VERY LOW SODIUM
    • store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and avoid excessive heat
  • Inactive Ingredients

    D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerol, Polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCUSATE SODIUM 100MG TWO-TONE 
    docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53943-250
    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
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorred, white (Two-Tone) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULE (OVAL) Size10mm
    FlavorImprint Code SCU2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53943-250-251 in 1 CARTON12/23/2019
    1250 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:53943-250-101 in 1 CARTON12/23/2019
    2100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33412/23/2019
    Labeler - Discount Drug Mart, Inc (047741335)
    Registrant - Reese Pharmaceutical (004172052)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Swiss Caps Romania565466997manufacture(53943-250)
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