Label: DOCUSATE SODIUM - STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated July 25, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate Sodium 100 mg

  • Purpose

    Stool softener laxative

  • Uses

    • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • This generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

  • Warnings

    Ask a doctor before use if you have
    • abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
    • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil

    Stop use and ask a doctor if
    • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product.
    These can 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 care professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children
    Overdose Warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water

    adults and children 12 years of age and oldertake 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed
    by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
    children 6 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
    children under 6 years of ageask a doctor

  • Other information

    each softgel contains: sodium 10 mg (very low sodium)
    • store at 25°C (77°F) in a dry place. Avoid excessive heat 40°C (140°F).

  • Inactive ingredients

    edible white ink, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, light mineral oil, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    MAJOR®

    Unit Dose

    READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

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    MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
    Livonia, MI 48152

    Product of UAE
    Packaged and Quality Assured in the USA

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

  • Packaging

    Major1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCUSATE SODIUM - STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE 
    docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0904-7183
    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, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code 777
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0904-7183-6110 in 1 CARTON09/04/2021
    110 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33409/04/2021
    Labeler - Major Pharmaceuticals (191427277)