OTC Medication Information: Docusate Calcium

DOCUSATE CALCIUM- docusate calcium capsule, liquid filled
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Calcium 240 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener Laxative

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
  • are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement.

These could be signs of 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

  • do not exceed recommended dose
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 softgel daily, or as recommended by your physician
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

  • store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C)
  • Tamper Evident: do not use if imprinted safety seal under

cap is broken or missing.

Inactive ingredients

corn oil, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, sorbitol special, water.

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

package Label

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DOCUSATE CALCIUM
stool softener capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:57896-424
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DOCUSATE CALCIUM (DOCUSATE) DOCUSATE CALCIUM 240 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
SORBITOL
MANNITOL
WATER
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
CORN OIL
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (FOOD YELLOW 3 FREE ACID)
Product Characteristics
Color red Score no score
Shape OVAL (capsule) Size 18mm
Flavor Imprint Code SCU
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:57896-424-01 100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug M007 01/01/2000
Labeler — Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)
Registrant — Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)

Revised: 10/2023 Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp

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Our database comes directly from the FDA's central repository of drug labels and package inserts under the Structured Product Labeling standard. OTCLabels.com provides the full over the counter products subset of the FDA's repository. Medication information provided here is not intended as a substitute for direct consultation with a qualified health professional.

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