STOOL SOFTENER by BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's)

Dosage form: capsule, liquid filled
Ingredients: DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg
Labeler: BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's)
NDC code: 68391-238

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 16, 2024.

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told 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 care 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 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
store at 25o C (77o F); excursions permitted between 15- 30o C (59o- 86o F)

Inactive Ingredients

D&C Red #33*, D&C yellow# 10*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin*, medium chain triglycerides*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

*Contains one or more of these ingredients

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Compare to active ingredient in Colace®†

STOOL SOFTENER

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Gentle

Effective

Stimulant-free

for comfortable relief

Softgels

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Distributed by BJWC

25 Research Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®

Product Label

BJ's Stool Softener Softgels

STOOL SOFTENER
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:68391-238
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
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
EGG PHOSPHOLIPIDS
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
WATER
SORBITAN
SORBITOL
TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Product Characteristics
Color	RED, WHITE	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	12mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	P10;S78;SCU2
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description
1	NDC:68391-238-10	100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE
2	NDC:68391-238-40	400 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	07/08/2013	01/01/2022

Labeler - BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's) (159082692)

Revised: 10/2018

Document Id: a5307a53-d65a-4510-ad48-41f7bd3259f1

Set id: 2235b2b7-0323-4186-9e08-99e56648b702

Version: 3

Effective Time: 20181026

BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's)

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Further information

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