Docusate Sodium

Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Purpose Stool softener laxative

Uses

Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor for longer than one 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 rectal bleeding or you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care 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.

Directions

Directions Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years of age ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, Gelatin USP, Glycerin USP, Polyethylene Glycol 400 NF, Purified Water USP, Sorbital USP The drug product contained in this package is from NDC # 61301-8001, SWISSCAPS Romania srl. Distributed by: American Health Packaging 2550 John Glenn Avenue, Suite A Columbus, OH 43217 712901 0412901/0216PS

Label text from the FDA structured product label by American Health Packaging (revised Jun 25, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Docusate Sodium NDC products (32)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
50090-7479Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
A-S Medication SolutionsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
50090-5524Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
A-S Medication SolutionsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
50090-6140Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule
A-S Medication SolutionsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
60687-878Docusate Sodium 100 mg/10mL
Liquid
American Health PackagingOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
60687-129Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
American Health PackagingOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
24689-130Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
APNAR PHARMA LPOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
76420-225Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Asclemed USA, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
50268-268Docusate Sodium 250 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
AvPAKOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
84447-011Docusate Sodium 100 mg/10mL
Liquid
Belleview Bio ScienceOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55154-0578Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Cardinal Health 107, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55154-2346Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5mL
Liquid
Cardinal Health 107, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53345-008Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan), Ltd.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53345-035Docusate Sodium 250 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceuticals (Wuhan) Co., LtdOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0904-7609Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Major PharmaceuticalsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0904-7279Docusate Sodium 100 mg/10mL
Liquid
Major PharmaceuticalsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
54629-601Docusate Sodium 250 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
National Vitamin CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68071-3438Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68071-2874Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
66267-888Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
45802-486Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals LtdOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0121-1870Docusate Sodium 100 mg/10mL
Liquid
PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI PharmaOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0121-0935Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5mL
Liquid
PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI PharmaOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55289-493Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
72789-166Docusate Sodium 250 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
72789-399Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
16103-399Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule
Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68788-8658Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
63187-476Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Proficient Rx LPOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
48433-220Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5mL
Liquid
Safecor Health, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68196-995Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule
Sam's West IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-8991Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
WALGREEN COMPANYOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
81877-840Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule
Forreal Pharmaceuticals, LLCUNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER

Frequently asked questions

What is Docusate Sodium used for?

Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

Who makes Docusate Sodium?

Docusate Sodium is listed by 22 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including A-S Medication Solutions, American Health Packaging, APNAR PHARMA LP, Asclemed USA, Inc..