Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Uses
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- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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- generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
Do not use
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- if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- stomach pain
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- nausea
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- vomiting
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- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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- you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
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- rash occurs
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.
Directions
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- Dose once daily
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- take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
adults and children 12 years and older
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5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
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children 6 to under 12 years of age
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5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
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children 3 to under 6 years of age
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2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)
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children under 3 years
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ask a doctor
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Other information
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- • Sodium content: 14 mg/ 5 mL
• Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
• Protect from freezing
• Protect from light
• Clear pink to purple-pink colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following:
Overbagged with 5 x 10 mL unit dose cups in each bag, NDC 55154-2346-5
Inactive ingredients
artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-845-8210
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Distributed by:
MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Distributed By:
Cardinal Health
Dublin, OH 43017
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DOCUSATE SODIUM LIQUID
100 MG / 10 mL
5 CUPS