Label: DOCUSATE SODIUM liquid

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated January 10, 2023

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  • Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

    Docusate Sodium 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Stool Softener

  • Use:

    Relief of occasional constipation

  • WARNINGS:

    Do not use * when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present * for a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

    Ask a doctor before use if you * have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of 2 weeks * are taking mineral oil

    Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement within 3 days. 

    These could be signs of a serious condition. * a skin rash occurs * you experience throat irritation

    If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health care professional before use.

    Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. In case of eye contact, flush with water.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions:

    * Must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
    * Shake well before using
    * Do not exceed recommended dose
    * May be taken in one to four equally divided oral doses each day
    * Take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response

    Adults and children 12 years of age and over5 mL (1 teaspoon) to 40 mL (8 teaspoons) or as directed by a doctor
    Children 6 to 12 years of age4 mL to 15 mL (3 teaspoons) or as directed by a doctor
    Children 3 to 6 years of age2 mL to 6 mL or as directed by a doctor
    Children under 3 years of age1 mL to 4 mL or as directed by a doctor

    1 teaspoon = 5 mL

    Other information: Each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 5 mg. Store at room temperature 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions
    between 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) are allowed. Protect from excessive heat. Protect from light. For more info call 1-800-447-1006.

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

    NDC: 48433-220-10 Docusate Sodium Liquid 100 mg/10 mL Unit Dose Cup

    Mfd. in the U.S.A.
    Distributed by: Safecor Health, LLC
    4060 Business Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43204                                                   Rev: 11/2020 PN5473

    3 4843322010 8

  • Principal Display Panel - Box Label

    SAFECOR
    HEALTH
    Docusate Sodium Liquid
    100 mg / 10 ml
    Contains 40 (10 ml) Unit Dose Cups

    See monograph for complete drug information.

    NDC: 48433-220-40
    QTY: 40
    Lot: 21A0079
    Exp: 2023-03-31

    Store at room temperature 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F);
    excursions between 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) are allowed.
    Protect from excessive heat. Protect from light.
    This package design is not child resistant. For institutional use only.
    Shake well before use.

    3 48433 22040 5
    Pkg By: Safecor Health, LLC Columbus, OH 43204
    Questions or Comments: Call 1-800-447-1006

    GTIN: 00348433220405
    SN: 212802331
    Exp; 2023-03-31
    Lot 21A0079 PN5689.C

    Principal Display Panel - Box Label

  • Principal Display Panel - Lid Label

    Delivers 10 mL

    NDC 48433-220-10

    Docusate

    Sodium Liquid

    100 mg/10mL

    SHAKE WELL

    348433220108

    Pkg By: Safecor Health, LLC

    Columbus, OH 43204

    PN5618.B

    Principal Display Panel - Lid Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCUSATE SODIUM 
    docusate sodium liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:48433-220(NDC:54859-813)
    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)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:48433-220-1010 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/01/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33409/01/2021
    Labeler - Safecor Health, LLC (828269675)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Safecor Health, LLC828269675repack(48433-220)