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Waiting for your next bowel movement? Try Dulcolax® Pink Stool Softener – it’s a stimulant-free laxative that softens dry, hard stools, so your next bowel movement can happen sooner (within 12-72 hours).
Take it anytime you need. It generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.
You can take up to 3 a day for up to 7 days. They may be taken all together or in divided doses. If needed for more than 7 days, please consult a doctor.
Yes. Women actually suffer 3x more than men do from constipation.
Things can slow down during pregnancy because your body is making more of the female hormone progesterone, which relaxes the bowel muscles and makes it harder to do their job. Other factors include changes in diet, pressure from a growing baby and introduction of iron supplements. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before using a laxative.
Docusate sodium USP 100 mg
Stool softener laxative
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. |
children 2 to under 12 years of age |
1 capsule daily |
children under 2 years of age |
ask a doctor |
- Each capsule contains: sodium 6mg
- Do not use this product if the safety seal under the cap is torn or missing