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Dulcolax® Stool Softener
- Dry - Hard poop
- +2 years
- Liquid Gel
- Adult
- kid
Dulcolax® Stool Softener works naturally with the water in your body to hydrate the stool, making it more comfortable to go.
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RELIEF OF PAINFUL, HARD. DRY STOOLS IN AS LITTLE AS 12 HOURS*
GENTLE RELIEF WITH STIMULANT-FREE FORMULA
WORKS NATURALLY WITH THE WATER IN YOUR BODY
#1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED INGREDIENT**
SUGAR FREE
*Works in 12 to 72 hours
** Among Stool Softener Ingredients
Detailed product information
How to use
Dulcolax® Stool Softener shall be taken with a glass of water.
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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
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Children 2 to under 12 years of age:
1 capsule daily
Children under 2 years of age:
Ask a doctor
Ingredients
Active Ingredient
Docusate sodium
Helps in making bowel movements more comfortable by allowing water and fats to penetrate the stool, making it softer and easier to pass
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C red no. 40
Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.
FD&C yellow no. 6
Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.
Gelatin
Comprises the capsule shell, providing structural integrity.
Glycerin
Comprises the capsule shell, providing structural integrity.
Mannitol
Dilutes and forms the shell of capsules.
Pharmaceutical ink
Edible ink used to imprint tablets such as film and sugar-coated tablets, or hard or soft-gelatin capsules
Polyethylene glycol 400
Dilutes and carries various components within the product.
Propylene glycol
Serves as a filler and solvent to blend other product components.
Sorbitan
Dilutes and forms the shell of capsules.
Sorbitol
Dilutes and forms the shell of capsules.
Water
Functions as an additional component in the product.
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FAQ
Can I use an HSA or FSA to buy Dulcolax® products?
You may be able to use your HSA or FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase certain OTC products, including Dulcolax®. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Plan details vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility.
Can I chew or crush Dulcolax® Stool Softener liquid gels?
No. You shall swallow the whole liquid gel capsule, without chewing or crushing.
Is Dulcolax® Stool Softener the same as a stimulant laxative?
No. The active ingredient, docusate sodium, do not act directly on your guts, as a stimulant laxative, instead it increases the amount of water in the stool, making stools softer and easier to pass.
Can I take Dulcolax® Stool Softener with food and dairy products?
Yes. You can take this stimulant-free laxative at any time, with or without food and dairy products.
Can I take Dulcolax® Stool Softener with mineral oil?
No. Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.
For additional questions regarding usage, side effects, or storage instructions, please refer to the Dulcolax® Stool Softener Drug Facts Panel or contact your healthcare professional.
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- +6 years
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