Label: GERICARE DOCUSATE SODIUM LIQUID- docusate sodium liquid
- NDC Code(s): 57896-423-16
- Packager: GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
Drug Label Information
Updated December 11, 2025
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- PURPOSE
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
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WARNINGS
Warnings
Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctore before use if you
- have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- hadve sudden change in bowel habits that persits over a period of 2 weeks
- are taking mineral oil
Stop use and ask doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement afrer use of this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- a skin rash occurs
- you experience throat irritation
- PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Directions
shake well before using
- follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
- do not exceed recommended dose
- must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
- may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose
- take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response
1 teasponnful = 5 mL
Age Dose Adults and children over 12 years of age 1 to 6 teaspoons (5 mL - 30 mL) Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor -
OTHER INFORMATION
- each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 9 mg
- store at room temperature 15°- 30° (59°-86°F)
- protect from excessive heat
- Pharmacist-Preserve and dispense in tight, light-resistant container with a child resistant cap as defined in the USP
- Tamper-Evident: Do not use if foil over bottle opening is torn, broken, or missing
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GERICARE DOCUSATE SODIUM LIQUID
docusate sodium liquidProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:57896-423 Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg in 5 mL Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA) METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T) POLOXAMER 124 (UNII: 1S66E28KXA) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A) PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3) PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH) WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU) SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR) SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4) Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:57896-423-16 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 03/01/2023 Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC Monograph Drug M007 03/01/2023 Labeler - GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP (611196254)

