Dulcolax Stool Softener

Docusate sodium · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each capsule) Docusate sodium (USP) 100 mg

Purpose

Purpose Stool softener laxative

Uses

Use ● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ● this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

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 or vomiting ● a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if ● you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. ● you need to use a 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.

Do not use

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 or vomiting ● a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if ● you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. ● you need to use a laxative for more than 1 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.

Directions

Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 3 capsules daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule daily children under 2 years of age ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, sorbitan, sorbitol, water

Questions?

Questions? Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com Keep carton as it contains important product information.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Chattem, Inc. (revised Aug 1, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Dulcolax Stool Softener NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
41167-0221Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
Chattem, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Dulcolax Stool Softener used for?

Use ● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ● this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Who makes Dulcolax Stool Softener?

Dulcolax Stool Softener is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Chattem, Inc..