BASIC CARE STOOL SOFTENER- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled 
L. Perrigo Company

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Amazon Stool Softener Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses

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

Warnings

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

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 (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children 12 years and over

take 1 - 3 softgels daily

children 2 to under 12 years of age

take 1 softgel daily

children under 2 years

ask a doctor

Other information

each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
very low sodium
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

D&C red no. 33, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions?

1-800-719-9260

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Softgels

Compare to Colace® active ingredient

stool softener

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Gentle

Dependable Effect

Stimulant-Free

100 SOFTGELS

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BASIC CARE STOOL SOFTENER 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0113-7004
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
D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
Product Characteristics
ColorRED, WHITE (to off beige) Scoreno score
ShapeOVAL (softgel) Size13mm
FlavorImprint Code L486
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0113-7004-78100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/27/201812/31/2022
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33403/27/201812/31/2022
Labeler - L. Perrigo Company (006013346)

Revised: 11/2022
 
L. Perrigo Company