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Colace Regular Strength Stool Softener 30ct

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Highlights

  • #1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED: #1 doctor recommended stool softener for men and women. Provides gentle, dependable, effective constipation relief. So gentle on the colon & effective doctors recommend it during pregnancy and after surgery
  • GENTLE, EFFECTIVE CONSTIPATION RELIEF: This docusate stool softener increases the water in your stool so it’s softer and easier to go to the bathroom.
  • CRAMP AND STIMULANT FREE: Gentle constipation relief with docusate sodium 100mg; NO harsh laxatives, NO cramping, NO straining
  • GENTLY SOFTENS STOOL: Colace Stool Softener relieves many symptoms of occasional constipation; including infrequent or irregular bowel movements, straining & hard dry stools
  • EFFECTIVE MEDICINE: Docusate Sodium is the leading doctor recommended stool softener ingredient for constipation relief for adults. Colace is the #1 Doctor Recommended Stool Softener Brand. Generally, produces bowel movement in 12-72 hours

Description

Colace Regular Strength Stool Softener capsules gently ease hard, painful stool for a number #2 that’s easy to do. Trusted for nearly 60 years, this doctor-recommended stool softener is also great for women postpartum provides gentle and effective relief from occasional constipation—using an unchanged formula. Each Colace 100 mg capsule is used for constipation relief & bowel regularity and is not a stimulant laxative. The capsules relieve common symptoms such as straining, hard dry stools, and infrequent or irregular bowel movements. The active ingredient, docusate sodium, allows water and fats to enter the stool, helping to soften and make passing it more comfortable. This constipation relief for women and men maintains the same gentle action you expect, without altering daily routines.
Suggested Age: 2 Years and Up
Product Warning: Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or nursing
Product Form: Capsule
Package Quantity: 30
TCIN: 14358842
UPC: 367618101308
Item Number (DPCI): 245-05-0718
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Active ingredients

docusate sodium' '100.0mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses

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

Directions

Directions ■ Take only by mouth. Doses may be take 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: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

inactive ingredients: d&c red no. 33, fd&c red no. 40, fd&c yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, peg 400, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.58 inches length x 1.89 inches width x 3.03 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.07 pounds

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Q: Can these capsules be crushed and taken with applesauce, I cannot swallow pills. Thank You

submitted by Francey - 9 years ago
  • A: Colace 30ct contains docusate sodium 100mg in a liquid format contained within a capsule or soft gel. It is not recommended that the liquid be released from the capsule and combined with food.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 7 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Colace is a small soft capsule and is easy to swallow.

    submitted byDee - 1 year ago
  • A: No BRAT does not mean bread rice apple sauce tea, it means Bananas Rice Applesauce Toast. And no, it is not recommended to pour this into yogurt. Swallow in whole form with water

    submitted byAglgm - 5 years ago
  • A: Pour into yogurt not apple sauce. Brat means bread rice apple sauce tea, you take when you have lose stool. Will not help you go. I hope this helps you.

    submitted byserenity007 - 9 years ago

Q: How long can you take this med?

submitted by Les schrenk - 2 years ago
  • A: Most doctors say to 7 days max.

    submitted byTammy - 6 months ago

Q: when is the best time to take colace

submitted by mjse9 - 8 years ago
  • A: According to the directions you can take Colace 1-3 times daily

    submitted byMPLS - 7 years ago
  • A: According to the directions you can take Colace 1-3 times daily

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 7 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Would you please give me a comparison to the drugs DOCQLACE 100MG to COLACE 100 MG? Thanking you in advance for any help you can give me. Warren

submitted by warrenben - 9 years ago
  • A: If when you say DOCQLACE above, you mean docusate, they are the same drug. Colace is just a brand of docusate.

    submitted bySuchko - 8 years ago
  • A: Colace 30ct The active ingredient in Colace 30ct is 100mg of docusate sodium. Please seek information on other products directly from their manufacturer.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 7 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can you take Colace as a digestive cleanser before surgery?

submitted by CLW - 2 months ago
  • A: Thank you for your question! Colace Regular Strength Stool Softener is intended to relieve occasional constipation by softening stools. It is not intended or indicated for use as a digestive cleanser or bowel preparation before surgery. If you have been instructed to prepare for a surgical procedure, please follow your healthcare provider's specific instructions regarding bowel preparation and medications.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 2 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is there an expiration date on this?

submitted by Carley - 4 years ago
  • A: Colace® Regular Strength Capsules expiration date is located on the bottom of the box or the bottle. If you need help locating the expiration date, please contact Avrio Health Medical Information Department at 1-888-827-0624.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is Colace gluten free?

submitted by Bama - 5 years ago
  • A: Colace does not have a Gluten free claim at this time.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 5 years ago
    Brand expert

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