Docusate Sodium Oral Liquid
Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 5mL) Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Purpose Stool Softener Laxative
Uses
Uses relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
Warnings Do not use for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. a skin rash occurs you experience throat irritation
Do not use
Do not use for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed 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 persists over a period of 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. a skin rash occurs you experience throat irritation
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.
Directions
Directions shake well before using must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk, fruit juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste and prevent throat irritation take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response do not exceed recommended dose follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a doctor 1 teaspoonful = 5 mL Age Dose adults and children 12 years and older 1 to 7 teaspoonfuls children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients citric acid, grape flavor, methylparaben, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kesin Pharma Corporation (revised Apr 18, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Docusate Sodium in 1 product
Docusate Sodium Oral Liquid NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81033-022 | Docusate Sodium 100 mg/10mL Liquid | Kesin Pharma Corporation | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Docusate Sodium Oral Liquid used for?
Uses relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Who makes Docusate Sodium Oral Liquid?
Docusate Sodium Oral Liquid is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Kesin Pharma Corporation.