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Generic nameDOCUSATE SODIUM
Labeler / manufacturerTARGET Corporation
RouteORAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC11673-678
Label effective date2026-09-09
Official product label reference
Stool Softener Laxative — TARGET Corporation
This page contains 13 source sections for DOCUSATE SODIUM, oral route. Label set 4180a35b-cc50-46ae-a100-99bb218c10ff, version 7.
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Uses described in the label
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Purpose
Purpose Stool softener laxative
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily doseor 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
Table text from source:
| 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
Warnings
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 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.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 100 mg
Do not use
Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
When to stop use and seek help
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
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage and handling
Other information each softgel contains :sodium 6 mg store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients D&C red #33*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide *contains one or more of these ingredients
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