Colace

Docusate sodium · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Drug Facts

Purpose

Active ingredient Purpose (in each soft gel) Docusate sodium 50 mg........... Stool softener

Uses

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

Do not use

Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movementafter use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than1 week

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients gelatin, glycerin, PEG 400, propylene glycol, sorbitol Soft gels are imprinted with edible dye-free ink. Dist. by: Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc. Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Questions? 1-833-288-2684 ©2023 Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc. Colace is a registered trademark of Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc. (revised Aug 24, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Colace NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
67618-101Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule
Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
67618-110Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
67618-111Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Colace used for?

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

Who makes Colace?

Colace is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc..