Active Ingredients (per 5 mL)
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Uses
Relief of occasional constipation
Warnings
Do not use when
- abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
- for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctore before use if you
- are taking mineral oil
- have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than two weeks
Stop use and ask doctor if
- you have no bowel movements within 3 days
- you have rectal bleeding
- these could be signs of a serious condition
- a skin rash occurs
- you experience throat irritation
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
- 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
- do not exceed recommended dose
- shake well before using
1 teasponnful = 5 mL
| Age | Dose |
| Adults and children over 12 years of age | 1 to 6 teaspoons (50 mg - 300 mg) |
| Children under 12 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients: FD&C red #40, flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose
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