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Waiting for your next bowel movement? Try Dulcolax® Stool Softener – it's a stimulant free laxative that softens dry, hard stool, so your next bowel movement can happen sooner (within 12- 72 hours).
It’s recommended that you swallow them whole, without chewing or crushing.
No. The active ingredient, docusate sodium, encourages the mixture of water and dietary fat within the hard stool, turning it softer. It doesn’t hold water like some bulking agents, nor does it stimulate the bowel like a stimulant laxative.
You can take this stimulant-free laxative at any time, with or without food and dairy products.
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.
Docusate sodium USP 100 mg
Stool softener laxative
Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil
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 |