Docusate Sodium Liquid
50 mg/5mL · Solution
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Docusate Sodium.50mg/5ml
- Made by
- Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2026-08-10
Stool Softener
- Relief of occasional constipation
follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician must be give in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of mil or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement dosage should the be reduced according to individual response
Full directions ↓Abdominal pain, nauseas, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- Relief of occasional constipation
From the official label · 2026-08-10 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
abdominal pain, nauseas, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician must be give in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of mil or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement dosage should the be reduced according to individual response
- do not exceed recommende dose shake well before using
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
you are taking mineral oil have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than two weeks
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
- you have no bowel movements withing 3 days
- you have rectal bleeding these could be signs of a seriuos condition a skin rash occurs you experience throat irritation
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a doctor before use
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
Other information
- TAMPER EVIDENT:
- Do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken or missing
- store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F) Permitted excursions between 15-30°C (59-86°F) protect from excessive heat Pharmacist::
- preserve and dispense in a tight light, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap as defined in the UPS each teaspoon (5ml) contains sodium 5 mg
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
What kind of medicine it is
Stool Softener
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
flavor, methylparaben, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate and sucralose
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
Question or Comments? 305-592-9216 or info@aldamapharm.com
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Parabens
methylparaben; propylparaben
Preservatives some people prefer to avoid or are sensitive to.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (2)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
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Details
| Made by | Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Docusate Sodium.50mg/5ml |
| Strength | 50 mg/5mL |
| Form | Solution |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX / 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 73564-813 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
3 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Liquid2 products
50 mg/5mL2
50 mg/5mL · 2 companies
- Solution1 products
- 50 mg/5mL
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.