Active Ingredient. Docusate Sodium 100mgâ¦.Stool Softener. Drug Facts. If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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... Uses. - prevents/relieves dry hard stool. - results usually occur 1 to 3 days after the first dose. Warnings. Do not use: - when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present. - for more than one week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you: - are taking mineral oil. - have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasted over 2 weeks. Stop using and ask a doctor if: - you have no bowel movement within 3 days. - you have rectal bleeding. Directions. Adults and children 12 years and over Take 1 to 2 softgels daily until first bowel movement; 1 softgel daily thereafter, or as directed by a doctor; do not exceed the recommended dose. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor. Inactive Ingredients . may contain citric acid, D&C red #33, D&C yellow #10, ethyl vanillin, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 (sunset yellow), gelatin, glycerin, edible ink, mannitol, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sorbitol, water.