stool softener by CVS Pharmacy

Dosage form: capsule, liquid filled
Ingredients: DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC code: 69842-486

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 15, 2025.

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. 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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Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM, 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Gentle

Dependable effect

Stimulant-Free

100 SOFTGELS

STOOL SOFTENER
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:69842-486
Route of Administration	ORAL	DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE)	DOCUSATE SODIUM	100 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
D&C RED NO. 33
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
WATER
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
SORBITOL
SORBITAN

Product Characteristics
Color	RED, WHITE (to off beige)	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL (softgel)	Size	13mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	L486
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description
1	NDC:69842-486-78	100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	06/02/2016

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)

Revised: 01/2019

Document Id: fa96ddf4-97d1-46cd-b2ba-a4b213ee1a16

Set id: e0779b5d-57a8-4203-9c00-46efdd33479b

Version: 3

Effective Time: 20190125

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