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STOOL SOFTENER by CVS

Dosage form: capsule, gelatin coated
Ingredients: DOCUSATE SODIUM 50mg, SENNOSIDES 8.6mg
Labeler: CVS
NDC code: 69842-319

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 7, 2024.

STOOL SOFTENER

DRUG FACTS

Active ingredients (in each softgel)Purpose
Docusate sodium 50 mg  Stool softener
 Sennosides 8.6 mg Stimulant Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Warnings

Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor
  • 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 may indicate a serious condition.

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, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses
 adults and children 12 years of age or over take 2-4 softgels daily
 children 6 to under 12 years of age       take 1-2 softgels daily
 children 2 to under 6 years of age    take upto 1 softgel daily
 children under 2 ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains: calcium 2 mg and sodium 3 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • Keep tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

Aerosil, beeswax, FD&C Red No.40, gelatin, glycerin, light liquid paraffin, povidone (PVP K-30), purified water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol solution, soya lecithin, titanium dioxide

Questions?

Call 1-888-333-9792 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

♥CVSHealth™

Compare to the
active ingredients in
COLACE® 2-IN-1*

Liquid Filled Softgels

NDC 69842-319-60

Stool Softener
DOCUSATE SODIUM, 50 mg
SENNOSIDES, 8.6 mg
Plus stimulant laxative

Package Contains One Bottle

60 SOFTGELS

Actual Size

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the
registered trademark COLACE® 2-IN-1.

STOOL SOFTENER 
docusate sodium and sennosides capsule, gelatin coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-319
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE) DOCUSATE SODIUM50 mg
SENNOSIDES (SENNOSIDES) SENNOSIDES8.6 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
SILICON DIOXIDE 
YELLOW WAX 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
GELATIN 
GLYCERIN 
LIGHT MINERAL OIL 
POVIDONE K30 
WATER 
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM 
SORBITOL 
LECITHIN, SOYBEAN 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Product Characteristics
Colorred (OPAQUE) Scoreno score
ShapeCAPSULE (SOFTGEL) Size12mm
FlavorImprint Code584
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:69842-319-601 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON
160 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33403/15/2018
Labeler - CVS (062312574)

 
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