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  • Kaopectate Stool Softener (Pfizer Consumer Healthcare)

    Drug Facts

    Active Ingredient

    (in each softgel):      Purpose:

    Docusate calcium

       240 mg     Stool softener laxative

    Use:   · relieves occasional constipation (irregularity), generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

    Warnings:

    Do not use

    • when stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
    • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.
      These could be signs of a serious condition.
    • 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.

    Directions:

    • adults and children 12 years of age or over: one softgel daily
    • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

    Other Information:   · store at 59° to 77°F · protect from heat, humidity, and light

    Inactive Ingredients:    corn oil, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben, propylparaben, and sorbitol. Printed with edible white ink.

    Questions? call toll-free 1-800-717-2824

    Dist: Pfizer CONSUMER HEALTHCARE

    Morris Plains, NJ 07950 USA

    © 2004 Pfizer www.prodhelp.com

    LIQUI-GELS® is a registered trademark of Cardinal Health, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries

    How Supplied:    30 Liqui-Gels®Softgels

    240 mg docusate calcium per softgel


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