Gentle Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each liquid-filled capsule) Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Purpose Stool Softner laxative

Uses

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

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral o il

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomittiong noticed 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 you have rectal bleeding ot no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. yo need to use 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.1(800)222-1222 righ away.

Directions

Directions take with a glass of water Adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 to 3 capsules daily. This dose may be taken as asingle daily dose or ib 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 #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol solution.

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-800-373-6981

Label text from the FDA structured product label by WALGREEN COMPANY (revised Oct 31, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Gentle Stool Softener NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0363-1172Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
WALGREEN COMPANYOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-1179Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1
Capsule, Liquid Filled
WALGREEN COMPANYOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Gentle Stool Softener used for?

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

Who makes Gentle Stool Softener?

Gentle Stool Softener is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including WALGREEN COMPANY.