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Dok
docusate sodium · Dok is an over-the-counter drug containing docusate sodium, made by MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS.
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Not classified
- Route
- Oral
- Manufacturers
- 1
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Related recalls
FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient
- Class IIDrugOngoing11/27/2024Docusate Sodium 250 mg, 1 Softgel in blister card-foils, 100-count unit dose box, www.safecorhealth.com...Safecor Health, LLC · cGMP Deviations: Observations were made that some blister...
- Class IIDrugOngoing10/30/2024OneLAX Docusate Sodium Liquid (docusate sodium 50 mg/5 mL) Stool Softener Laxative, 16 FL OZ (473 mL)...Akron Pharma, Inc. · CGMP Deviations
- Class IIDrugOngoing06/07/2023DOCU LIQUID (docusate sodium, 50 mg/5 mL), packaged in 473mL bottles and b)10mL Unit Dose cups...Akorn, Inc. · CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer...
- Class IIIDrug11/13/2019Sankaijo BOTANICAL LAXATIVE (docusate sodium 8.33 mg and sennosides 1.36 mg) tablets, 150-count bottles...Sato Pharmaceutical Inc. · Subpotent Drug: Formulated amount of sennosides component is less...
- Class IIDrug07/31/2019Gericare Diocto Liquid Docusate Sodium Stool Softener, 50 mg/5mL, 16 FL OZ (473 ml), Dist. BY: Gericare...Geritrex, LLC · 2 products · cGMP Deviations: Products may have microbial contamination.
Active ingredients
Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Stool Softener Laxative
Uses
Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dose adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-3 tablets daily, or as directed by a doctor. May be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children under 12: consult a doctor
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks are presently taking mineral oil Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other information
Each tablet contains: calcium 50 mg, sodium 10 mg store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
Inactive ingredients
Cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silica, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, talc
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tablet | 100 mg | oral | 1 |
What pharmacies pay
National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), week of 10/28/2026
Pharmacies paid about $0.0391 per tablet, capsule or unit across 1 package code.
NADAC is a survey of what retail pharmacies pay to buy a drug. It is not the price you pay at the counter, which depends on your insurance and the pharmacy.
Manufacturers and labels
1 FDA label
- MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALSShown hereM007 · Label 10/23/2023 · NDC 0904-6750Full label
Dok: common questions
- What is Dok used for?
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
- Is Dok a prescription drug?
- No. Dok is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Dok?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Stool Softener Laxative, Stool Softener, Docusate Sodium, Stool Softener Extra Strength.
- Who makes Dok?
- MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS lists Dok with the FDA.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 10/23/2023 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice