Label: KAO TIN- docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled

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

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Updated October 27, 2022

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate calcium 240 ​mg

  • Purpose

    Stool softener laxative

  • Uses

    • for relief of occasional constipation
    • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
  • Warnings

    Do not use

    if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed 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 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

    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    corn oil, D&C red #33*, edible white ink, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol special

    *contains one or more of these ingredients

  • Questions or comments?

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

  • Principal Display Panel

    †Compare to the active ingredient in Surfak®

    Kao-Tin

    240 mg

    Docusate calcium

    Stool Softener

    For mild, dependable, more natural relief of constipation

    Non-habit forming

    No sodium

    Softgels

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY DEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

    Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS

    31778 Enterorise Drive

    Livonia, MI 48150 USA

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Surfak®

  • Product Label

    Docusate calcium

    Major Kao-Tin Softgels

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    KAO TIN 
    docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0904-6459
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE CALCIUM (UNII: 6K7YS503HC) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE CALCIUM240 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CORN OIL (UNII: 8470G57WFM)  
    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)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize18mm
    FlavorImprint Code P58;SCU
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0904-6459-591 in 1 BOX02/28/201502/28/2025
    1100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33402/28/201502/28/2025
    Labeler - Major Pharmaceuticals (191427277)
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