H E B Stool Softener
Docusate Sodium · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate Sodium 250 mg
Purpose
Purpose Stool softener
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a 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 vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softener 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 vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel movements 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 movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softener 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 only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other information
Other information each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) Image of carton
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #6, GELATIN, GLYCEROL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PURIFIED WATER, SORBITOL.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by H E B (revised Dec 18, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Docusate Sodium in 1 product
H E B Stool Softener NDC products (1)
Frequently asked questions
What is H E B Stool Softener used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Who makes H E B Stool Softener?
H E B Stool Softener is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including H E B.