Docusate Sodium
Docusate Sodium is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient DOCUSATE SODIUM manufactured by A-S Medication Solutions administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20231101.
- Generic name
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
- Manufacturer
- A-S Medication Solutions
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 50090-6140
- Application
- M007
- Label effective
- 20231101
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Dosage & Administration
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 to 3 softgels daily. children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor
Contraindications
Not available.
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 last 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 a 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Adverse Reactions
Not available.