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Stool Softener by Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS)

Dosage form: capsule, liquid filled
Ingredients: DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg
Labeler: Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS)
NDC code: 55319-578

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 15, 2023.

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

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.

Directions
  • Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily does 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 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

D&C red #33, edible ink, FD&C blue #1**, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol**, purified water, sorbitan sorbitol, titanium dioxide

**contains one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

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COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN COLACE® REGULAR STRENGTH STOOL SOFTENER*

STOOL SOFTENER

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Gentle, Dependable, Stimulant-Free

For Comfortable Relief

SOFTGELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS, LLC

500 VOLVO PARKWAY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320

Product Labeling

FAMILY WELLNESS Stool Softener Laxative

STOOL SOFTENER 
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55319-578
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE) DOCUSATE SODIUM100 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
D&C RED NO. 33 
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 
GELATIN 
GLYCERIN 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED 
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 
WATER 
SORBITOL 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
SORBITAN 
Product Characteristics
ColorRED, WHITEScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize12mm
FlavorImprint CodeP10;SCU2;D1
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:55319-578-01100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart33406/30/2017
Labeler - Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS) (024472631)

Document Id: d530d750-beea-41dd-8a13-f0911926271c
Set id: b6745da5-4668-4f0b-9521-d85101b88e90
Version: 3
Effective Time: 20190925
 
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