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

    Active Ingredients (per 5 mL)

    Docusate Sodium 50 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Stool Softener

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    • relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
  • 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

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • 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
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients: FD&C red #40, flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC

    NDC 57896-423-16

    Geri Care

    Docusate Sodium Liquid

    Stool Softener

    Laxative

    50 mg/5 mL

    Cherry Flavor

    Code# L-006

    Rev.:03/25

    PDP DOC

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GERICARE DOCUSATE SODIUM LIQUID 
    docusate sodium liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57896-423
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM50 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    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 CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:57896-423-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00703/01/2023
    Labeler - GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP (611196254)