Colace Capsules 100 mg (Purdue Products), Drug Reference Encyclopedia

Colace Capsules 100 mg (Purdue Products)

DESCRIPTION

Colace® (docusate sodium) is a stool softener product

Active Ingredient: Colace® Capsules 100 mg. contains 100 mg of docusate sodium

Inactive Ingredients: D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

USES

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours.

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, or noticed a sudden change in bowel habits 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. Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use a 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.

DOSAGE


doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
adults and children 12 years and over	take 1-3 capsules daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age	take 1 capsule daily
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

Other information

Each capsule contains sodium 5 mg.

VERY LOW SODIUM

store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Keep tightly closed.

HOW SUPPLIED

Capsules: Boxes of 10. Bottles of 30, 60 and 250.

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