Docusate Sodium

DRUG FACTS

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPSULE)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

PURPOSE

Stool softener

USES

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

  generally produces a 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 movements that continues over a period of 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 stool softener 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.

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 capsules daily
  children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 capsules daily
  children under 2 years	ask a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION

• each capsule contains: sodium 6 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F)); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, edible ink, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene blycol, propylene glycol, purified water and sorbitol special

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, U.S.A.

call toll free 734-743-6000

Repackaged by:

Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
125 Titus Ave Suite 200
Warrington, PA 18976 USA

Original--07/2010--NJW

Package Label

Blister of 60 Capsules