Marc Glassman

Brand names: Anti-Diarrheal, Stool Softener

Warnings

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 stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 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. you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week Pregnancy/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Uses

Use(s) relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Dosage forms & strengths

CAPSULE
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 mg/1 DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg/1

Directions Take only by mouth. 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 of age: ask a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredient(s) Docusate sodium 100mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients black edible ink, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed