Drug Facts

Docusate Sodium 100mg..................Stool Softener

Uses

For the prevention of dry, hard stools and for the relief of occasional constipation.

This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Summary

The sodium salt of docusate, a dioctyl salt and an emollient laxative with stool-softening activity. Docusate decreases surface tension and emulsification of fecal matter and allows water to penetrate and mix with stool. As a result, it softens the stool.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over:

Either crush or take whole 1 or 2 TABLETS daily.

Children under 12 years

Do not use. Consult a doctor before use.

Warnings

Do no use laxative products for longer than one week unless directed to do so by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

- abdominal pain

- nausea

- vomiting

- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

- you have rectal bleeding

- you fail to have a bowel movement after use

These could be signs of a serious condition.

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

Do not use if blister seal is cut, torn, or broken.

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

Other Information

- Store at room temperature.

- Keep lid tightly closed in a dry place.

Other Ingredients

Amorphous fumed silica, colloidal silica, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid.