Quality Choice Stool Softener
Docusate Sodium · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate Sodium 100 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 5 mg VERY LOW SODIUM store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and avoid excessive heat Image of carton
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerol, Polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, titanium dioxide
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Chain Drug Marketing Association (revised Dec 2, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Docusate Sodium in 3 products
Quality Choice Stool Softener NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63868-585 | Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1 Capsule, Liquid Filled | Chain Drug Marketing Association | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 63868-662 | Docusate Sodium 250 mg/1 Capsule, Liquid Filled | Chain Drug Marketing Association | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 83324-197 | Docusate Sodium 100 mg/1 Capsule, Liquid Filled | Chain Drug Marketing Association | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Quality Choice Stool Softener used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Who makes Quality Choice Stool Softener?
Quality Choice Stool Softener is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Chain Drug Marketing Association.