DESCRIPTION

Colace® (docusate sodium) is a stool softener product

Active Ingredient:    Colace® Capsules 50 mg. contains 50 mg of docusate sodium

Inactive Ingredients:    D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, sorbitol

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

Other information

Each capsule contains sodium 3 mg.

VERY LOW SODIUM

store at 25°C (77°F); excursions

permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

HOW SUPPLIED

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

Copyright 2003, 2004, Purdue Products L.P., Stamford, CT 06901-3431