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CVS Stool Softener Fruit Punch (DOCUSATE SODIUM)

CVS Stool Softener Fruit Punch (DOCUSATE SODIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: CVS Stool Softener Fruit Punch; Generic name: DOCUSATE SODIUM; Manufacturer: CVS PHARMACY, INC.

Brand nameCVS Stool Softener Fruit Punch
Generic nameDOCUSATE SODIUM
ManufacturerCVS PHARMACY, INC
Used forUses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12-72 hours
DosageDirections follow dosing directions below or take as directed by doctor must be given in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response. do not exceed recommended dose shake well before using Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 5 mL-30 mL Children 2 to under 12 years 5 mL-15 mL
WarningsWarnings Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding of fail to have a bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
Active ingredient(s)Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Docusate Sodium 50 mg
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0e6900d6-7dc9-47d6-a006-1695feb8d5a5

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