Label: DOCUSATE SODIUM capsule, liquid filled

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

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Docusate sodium 100 mg

  • Purpose

    Stool softener

  • Uses

    • for prevention of dry, hard stools
    • 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
    • when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
    • for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor

    Ask a doctor before use if you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you have rectal bleeding
    • you fail to have a bowel movement after use

    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 with a glass of water
    adults and children 12 years of age and overtake 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
    children 2 to under 12 years of agetake 1 softgel daily
    children under 2 years of ageconsult a physician
  • Other information

    • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
    • store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C Red # 40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerine, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide (for printing)

  • Questions or comments?

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed By: J.P Business Enterprise
    Lake Grove, NY 11755

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 Softgel Bottle Carton

    VALUMEDS

    Compare to the active ingredient in
    Dulcolax ® Stool Softener

    STOOL SOFTENER
    DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 MG

    • GENTLE RELIEF
    • EFFECTIVE
    • STIMULANT FREE

    50 SOFTGELS

    Principal Display Panel - 50 Softgel Bottle Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCUSATE SODIUM 
    docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59105-007
    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
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code 125
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59105-007-501 in 1 CARTON12/01/2014
    150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33412/01/2014
    Labeler - J.P. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (078775890)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    MEDGEL PVT LTD677385498manufacture(59105-007)
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