Docusate Sodium label

Docusate Sodium

Docusate Sodium Recall

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Do Not Use

(if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed to do so by a doctor (when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present (for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a Doctor before use if you

Notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Stop Use and ask a doctor if you

(have a rectal bleeding (fail to have a bowel movement occur after use (You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

Do Not Use

(if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed to do so by a doctor (when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present (for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a Doctor before use if you

Notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Stop Use and ask a doctor if you

(have a rectal bleeding (fail to have a bowel movement occur after use (You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050

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Manufacturer Warnings

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Uses

(for the prevention of dry, hard stools (for relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

History

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Docusate Sodium Manufacturers

Aiping Pharmaceutical, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Aiping Pharmaceutical, Inc.
(Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1-3 capsules, preferably at bedtime

(Children 2 to under 12 years of age: take 1 capsule at bedtime

(Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Aiping Pharmaceutical, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Vivier Pharma Inc
Apply to clean, dry skin, liberally and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours or as needed after towel drying, perspiring heavily or washing. For use on children less than 6 months of age, consult a healthcare practitioner. Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.
J.p. Business Enterprise
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | J.p. Business Enterprise
take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years of age consult a physician
Cardinal Health
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Cardinal Health
As directed by a physician or once daily as follows: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: oral dosage is 5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls). Children 6 to under 12 years of age: oral dosage is 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls). Children 3 to under 6 years of age: oral dosage is 2.5 to 5 mL (1⁄2 to 1 teaspoonful). Children under 3 years of age: consult a physician. The higher doses are recommended for initial therapy. Dosage should be adjusted to individual response. If desired, the product may be administered in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice or in infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
Spirit Pharmaceuticals,llc
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Spirit Pharmaceuticals,llc
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 capsules daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 capsule daily children under 2 years ask a doctor
Contract Pharmacy Services-pa
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Contract Pharmacy Services-pa
There is currently no dosage information available for this product. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
do not exceed recommended dose adults and children over 12 years
take 1-2 softgels daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter
children 6 to 12 years
take 1 softgel daily
children under 6 years
consult a doctor
Mckesson Packaging Services Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Mckesson Packaging Services Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation
Adults and children 12 years of age and over. Take 1 to 3 softgels daily.

Children 2 to under 12 years. Take 1 softgel daily.

Children under 2 years ask a doctor.
Rebel Distributors Corp
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Rebel Distributors Corp
Adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-2 softgels daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter, or as directed by a doctor.

Children under 12: consult a doctor.

Do not exceed recommended dose.
Contract Pharmacy Services-pa
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Contract Pharmacy Services-pa
do not exceed recommended dose adults and children over 12 years
take 1-2 softgels daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter
children 6 to 12 years
take 1 softgel daily
children under 6 years
consult a doctor
Cardinal Health
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Cardinal Health
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: take as directed by a doctor
Cardinal Health
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Cardinal Health
Adults and children 12 years of age and over. Take 1 to 3 softgels daily. Children 6 to under 12 years. Take 1 softgel daily. Children under 6 years consult a doctor.
Sda Laboratories, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Sda Laboratories, Inc.
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
American Health Packaging
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | American Health Packaging
Adults and children over 12 years of age: Take orally 1 to 2 softgels at bedtime for 2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6-12 years of age: Take orally softgels at bedtime for 2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Do not us this product for children under 6 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Physicians Total Care, Inc.
may be taken once daily or in divided doses give dose in 1/2 glass of milk, fruit juice or infant formula to mask bitter taste and prevent throat irritation adults and children over 12 1 to 7 teaspoons children 2 to under 12 1 to 3 teaspoons children under 2 ask a doctor
Gemini Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dba Ondra Pharmaceuticals
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Gemini Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dba Ondra Pharmaceuticals
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 tablet as needed, not to exceed more than 3 tablets daily, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor before use.
Cypress Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Cypress Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Adults and Children
over 12 years of age
Take only 1 to 2 softgels preferably at bedtime for 2-3 days or
until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to 12
years of age
Take only 1 softgel preferably at bedtime for 2-3 days or until
bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under6
years of age
Do not use this product for children under 6 years of age
unless directed by a doctor.
Unit Dose Services
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Unit Dose Services
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
National Vitamin Company
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | National Vitamin Company
Adults and Children over 12 years of age Take orally 1 to 2 softgels preferably at bedtime for
2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6 to 12 years of age Take orally 1 softgel preferably at bedtime for
2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age Do not use this product for children under 6 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.
National Vitamin Company
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | National Vitamin Company
Adults and Children over 12 years of age Take orally 1 softgel preferably at bedtime for
2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age Do not use this product for children under 12 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.
A&z Pharmaceutical, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | A&z Pharmaceutical, Inc.
(Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1-3 capsules, preferably at bedtime

(Children 2 to under 12 years of age: take 1 capsule at bedtime

(Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Bryant Ranch Prepack
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Bryant Ranch Prepack
do not exceed recommended dose adults and children over 12 years
take 1-2 softgels daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter
children 6 to 12 years
take 1 softgel daily
children under 6 years
consult a doctor
Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1 to 3 softgels preferably at bedtime
children 6- 12 years of age: take 1 softgel at bedtime
Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation

follow dosing directions below or take as directed by doctor must be given in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response do not exceed recommended dose shake well before using
Adults and children 12 years and over
1 to 4 teaspoons (50 to 200 mg)
Children under 12 years of age
ask a doctor

1 teaspoon = 5 mL

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.

Other information
Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) protect from excessive heat Keep tightly closed Dispense in tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 15 mg
Humanwell Puracap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan), Ltd.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Humanwell Puracap Pharmaceutical (wuhan), Ltd.
take with a glass of water

Adults and children 12 years and over

1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

Children 2 to under 12 years of age

1 softgel daily

children under 2 years of age

ask a doctor
Llc Federal Solutions
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Llc Federal Solutions
Directions
may be taken once daily or in divided doses give dose in 1/2 glass of milk, fruit juice or infant formula to mask bitter taste and prevent throat irritation
adults and children over 12       5 to 35 mL (1 to 7 teaspoons)
children 6 to under 12          5 to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoons)
children 2 to under 6                                2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoon)
children under 2                                   ask a doctor
Liberty Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Liberty Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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
Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
• adults and children over 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor

• children under 12 years of age: take as directed by a doctor
Mckesson Packaging Services Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Mckesson Packaging Services Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation
• Adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1-2 capsules, preferably at bedtime • Children 6-12 years of age: take 1 capsule at bedtime
Direct Rx
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Alternative Pharmacy
10 drops orally, 3 times a day or as directed by a health care professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Cardinal Health
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Cardinal Health
• Adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1-2 capsules, preferably at bedtime • Children 6-12 years of age: take 1 capsule at bedtime
Perrigo New York Inc
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Perrigo New York Inc
• 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
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
As directed by a physician or once daily as follows: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: oral dosage is 5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls). Children 6 to under 12 years of age: oral dosage is 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls). Children 3 to under 6 years of age: oral dosage is 2.5 to 5 mL (1⁄2 to 1 teaspoonful). Children under 3 years of age: consult a physician. The higher doses are recommended for initial therapy. Dosage should be adjusted to individual response. If desired, the product may be administered in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice or in infant formula to mask the bitter taste.
Safecor Health, Llc
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Safecor Health, Llc
Adults and Children over 12 years of age

Take orally 1 softgel preferably at bedtime for
2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years of age

Do not use this product for children under 12 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.
Safecor Health, Llc
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Safecor Health, Llc
Adults and Children over 12 years of age

Take orally 1 to 2 softgels preferably at bedtime for
2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor.

Children 6 to 12 years of age

Take orally 1 softgel preferably at bedtime for
2-3 days or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor.

Children under 6 years of age

Do not use this product for children under 6 years of age, unless directed by a doctor.
Direct Rx
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Direct Rx
doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
Proficient Rx Lp
No Recall
Docusate Sodium | Proficient Rx Lp
• 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