Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Exeltis USA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener is a dietary supplement by Exeltis USA with 1 active ingredient.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener by Exeltis USA
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Exeltis USA |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 3 White Softgel Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 13, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 278678 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Pregnant Women |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener by Exeltis USA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Docusate Sodium | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Sorbitol, Polyethylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, black edible Ink
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General Statements
Sample not for sale 0642-0096-01 Rx
How supplied: Vitafol-Fe+ is available as a purple, oval shaped softgel capsule imprinted "EX0096" and one white, oval shaped softgel capsule imprinted "50". Available in box of unit-dose pack of 30 (6 child resistant blister cards of 5+5 softgel capsules). NDC 0642-0096-30 and as professional samples, NDC 0642-0096-01.
Rx See package insert for full prescribing information
Brand IP Statement(s)
U.S. patent pending
Vitafol is a trademark of Exeltis USA, Inc. U.S. patent pending Life'sDHA is a trademark of DSM. U.S. Patent No. 7,163,811 and 7,824,892 Metafolin is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. U.S. Patent No. 6,441,168 B1; 5,997,915; 6,254,904; 6,808,725; 7,172,778 and 7,674,490
Formulation
+ Optional stool softener softgel
Manufactured in USA.
Precautions
Warnings/Precautions: Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting; or a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days.
Ask your doctor before use if you are breastfeeding.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil, or other laxative products. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movements after using this product, as these could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
You should call your doctor for medical advice about adverse events. To report an adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-877-324-9349
Formula
A separate (white) softgel capsule containing docusate sodium is provided to help maintain bowel regularity and to relieve occasional constipation associated with pregnancy or iron supplementation.
A separate (white) softgel capsule containing docusate sodium is provided to help maintain bowel regularity and to relieve occasional constipation associated with pregnancy or iron supplementation.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Take one white softgel daily to help maintain bowel regularity, or as needed to relieve occasional constipation.
Storage
Store at room temperature, approximately 15 degrees-30 degrees C (59 degrees-86 degrees F), avoid excessive heat and moisture.
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Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener by Exeltis USA label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener by Exeltis USA
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 White Softgel Capsule(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container3 Amounts shown are per serving.
Docusate Sodium
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Sorbitol, Polyethylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Black edible Ink. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener by Exeltis USA Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener, from the product label.
Exeltis USA
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- Exeltis USA, Inc.
- City
- Florham Park
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07932
- Phone Number
- 1-877-324-9349
Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener by Exeltis USA: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Vitafol Fe+ Stool Softener's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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