OTC Medication Information: H E B Stool Softener Laxative

H E B STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE- docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
H E B

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a 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 movements 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 stool softener 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 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

Other information

  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
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Inactive Ingredients

FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #6, GELATIN, GLYCEROL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PURIFIED WATER, SORBITOL.

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H E B STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE
docusate sodium capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:37808-293
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE) DOCUSATE SODIUM 250 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
SORBITOL
WATER
Product Characteristics
Color red, white (Two-Tone) Score no score
Shape CAPSULE (OVAL) Size 20mm
Flavor Imprint Code SCU1
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:37808-293-88 140 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final part334 10/14/2021
Labeler — H E B (007924756)
Registrant — Reese Pharmaceutical (004172052)

Revised: 12/2022 H E B

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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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