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Phillips Stool Softener Bulk Docusate docusate sodium 100 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled, 60-count — NDC 00280-1012-60 package photo
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Phillips Stool Softener Bulk Docusate docusate sodium 100 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled, 60-count — NDC 0280-1012-60 (Billing 00280-1012-60)

by Bayer HealthCare LLC. · 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 60 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of 60 capsules of Phillips Stool Softener Bulk Docusate docusate sodium 100 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled from Bayer HealthCare LLC., no longer marketed (first marketed Sep 2013), no longer in the FDA NDC Directory.

NDC 00280-1012-60
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0280-1012-60 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains60-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Product page 00280-1012-30 Also comes in: 30 capsules 0280-1012-30
OTC Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0280-1012-60 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
0280 labeler · 1012 product · 60 package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC)
0312843035201
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory. The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory. Search the FDA NDC Directory ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0280-1012-60
Product NDC 0280-1012
11-digit billing NDC 00280101260
RxCUI 1115005, 1248002
UNII F05Q2T2JA0
UPC 0312843035201
Application # M007
SPL Set ID b0462555-5554-4a17-a1fe-4206a4fd350d
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm
Marketing start 2013-09-02
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Substance DOCUSATE SODIUM
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1115005
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0280-1012-60 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00280-1012-60. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Softeners, emollients class.

Drug family (ATC) Softeners, emollients
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 About the active ingredient: Docusate Sodium MedlinePlus · NLM
General information about the ingredient itself — the description of this specific product follows below.

Stool softeners are used on a short-term basis to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining during bowel movements because of heart conditions, hemorrhoids, and other problems. They work by softening stools to make them easier to pass.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
🧪 What is this product?

Phillips Stool Softener Bulk is an over-the-counter oral capsule containing docusate sodium. Docusate sodium is a stool softener, a type of laxative that works by helping water and fats mix into stool to soften it. This product is typically used to ease constipation and make bowel movements more comfortable. It is marketed under the FDA's over-the-counter monograph rules for stool softener products.

Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 30 capsules
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00280-1012-30 0280-1012-30 Main listing 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2015-05-19 — Active
00280-1012-60 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 60 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2015-05-19 — Discontinued by firm

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 60-count package — 1 bottle, plastic in 1 carton / 60 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic.
How does this package differ from NDC 00280-1012-30?
Both are Phillips Stool Softener Bulk Docusate docusate sodium 100 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 60-count one, while NDC 00280-1012-30 is the 30 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Phillips Stool Softener Bulk Docusate docusate sodium 100 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
good sense stool softener 100 mg 00113-0486-72 L. 60 capsules $0.022 — Discontinued —
Quality Choice Stool Softener 100 mg 63868-0585-01 Chain 100 capsules $0.022 — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 62011-0421-01 Strategic 100 capsules $0.024 — Discontinued —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 70677-0034-01 Strategic 100 capsules $0.024 — Discontinued —
Docusate Sodium - Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 00904-7183-61 Major 10 capsules $0.028 — Availability likely —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 00904-7280-60 Major 100 capsules $0.028 — Availability likely —
Docusate sodium 100 mg 24689-0130-01 APNAR 100 capsules $0.028 — Availability likely —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 45802-0486-78 Padagis 100 capsules $0.028 — Availability likely —
Good Neighbor Stool Softener 100 mg 46122-0692-72 AmerisourceBergen 60 capsules $0.028 — Availability likely —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 60687-0129-01 American 1 capsule $0.028 — Availability likely —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 70000-0091-01 CARDINAL 100 capsules $0.028 — Availability likely —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 70677-1095-01 Strategic 100 capsules $0.028 — Availability likely —
Colace 100 mg 67618-0101-01 Atlantis 100 capsules $0.306 — Availability likely —
Fleet 100 mg 00132-0402-25 C.B. 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Phillips Stool Softener Bulk Docusate 100 mgthis 00280-1012-60 Bayer 60 capsules — — Discontinued —
Gentle Stool Softener 100 mg 00363-1172-25 WALGREEN 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Gentle Stool Softener 100 mg 00363-1179-25 WALGREEN 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 00363-4100-20 Walgreens 200 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 00363-4202-30 Walgreens 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 00363-7111-10 Walgreens 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 00363-8530-20 Walgreens 200 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 00363-8540-30 Walgreens 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 00363-8991-25 WALGREEN 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 00363-9944-20 Walgreen 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 00615-8557-39 NCS 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 00904-7609-61 Major 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
Preferred Stool Softener 100 mg 10956-0621-00 Reese 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 11673-0341-16 TARGET 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 11673-0512-66 TARGET 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 11673-0678-16 TARGET 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 11673-0853-16 TARGET 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 16103-0399-08 Pharbest 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 21130-0041-20 Safeway, 200 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 21130-0853-20 Safeway, 200 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 30142-0407-01 KROGER 100 capsules — — Discontinued —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 30142-0451-25 The 250 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 30142-0553-25 The 250 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 30142-0778-10 The 100 capsules — — Discontinued —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 36800-0638-10 TOP 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 36800-0651-25 TOP 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 37808-0580-01 HEB 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 37808-0582-01 HEB 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 37808-0853-30 H 300 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 37808-0862-10 H 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 41163-0107-25 United 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 41163-0241-10 United 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 41163-0853-10 United 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 41163-0862-25 United 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Dulcolax Stool Softener 100 mg 41167-0221-02 Chattem, 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Dulcolax Pink Stool Softener 100 mg 41167-0281-01 Chattem, 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 49035-0385-50 EQUATE 50 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 49035-0526-14 EQUATE 140 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 50090-5524-01 A-S 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 50090-6140-01 A-S 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 50090-7167-01 A-S 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 50090-7479-01 A-S 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 50804-0424-25 Good 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 50804-0701-25 Good 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 51013-0819-01 PuraCap 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 51316-0107-10 CVS 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 53345-0008-01 Humanwell 20000 capsules — — FDA listed —
DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg Two-Tone 100 mg 53345-0018-01 Humanwell 20000 capsules — — FDA listed —
DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg Two-Tone 100 mg 53345-0023-01 Humanwell 20000 capsules — — FDA listed —
DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg 100 mg 53345-0029-01 Humanwell 20000 capsules — — FDA listed —
DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg Two-Tone 100 mg 53943-0250-10 Discount 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Docusate Sodium 100 mg 54257-0902-02 Magno-Humphries, 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium - Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 55154-3369-00 Cardinal 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 55289-0493-12 PD-Rx 12 capsules — — FDA listed —
exchange select stool softener 100 mg 55301-0486-78 Army 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 55319-0561-10 Family 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 55910-0048-10 Dolgencorp, 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 55910-0762-50 Dolgencorp, 50 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 55910-0853-10 Dolgencorp, 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 55910-0938-25 Dolgencorp, 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 55910-0939-20 Dolgencorp, 200 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 55910-0968-40 Dolgencorp, 400 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 56062-0241-10 Publix 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 57896-0401-01 Geri-Care 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 57896-0411-01 Geri-Care 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 59726-0141-01 P 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 59726-0142-01 P 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 59726-0852-01 P 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 59726-0853-01 P 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 63187-0476-00 Proficient 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 63868-0638-25 QUALITY 250 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 63941-0853-10 Best 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 63981-0853-40 Costco 400 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 66267-0888-30 NuCare 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Winco Stool Softener 100 mg 67091-0366-10 WinCo 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Winco Stool Softener 100 mg 67091-0380-25 WinCo 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 68071-2874-00 NuCare 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 68071-3438-06 NuCare 60 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 68071-3784-00 NuCare 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 68196-0853-60 Sam's 600 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 68196-0995-64 Sam's 600 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Regular Strength 100 mg 68196-0998-60 Sam's 600 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 68391-0041-40 BJWC 400 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 68391-0730-40 BJWC 400 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 68391-0853-40 BJWC 400 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 68788-8501-01 Preferred 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 68788-8658-03 Preferred 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 68788-8919-01 Preferred 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 68998-0420-01 Marc 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 69168-0420-01 Allegiant 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 69168-0424-32 Allegiant 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 69618-0086-01 Reliable 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 69842-0317-30 CVS 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 69842-0579-30 CVS 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 69842-0782-10 CVS 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 69842-0794-10 CVS 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 69842-0861-10 CVS 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 69842-0862-10 CVS 100 capsules — — Discontinued —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 69842-0893-30 CVS 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 71335-0294-00 Bryant 50 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 71335-9731-00 Bryant 18 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 72162-2255-01 Bryant 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
basic care stool softener 100 mg 72288-0486-78 Amazon.com 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 72476-0041-10 Care 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 72476-0107-25 Care 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 72476-0853-10 Care 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 72476-0862-25 Care 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 72789-0399-30 PD-Rx 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Topcare Stool Softener 100 mg 76162-0006-01 TopCo 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Topcare Stool Softener 100 mg 76162-0761-25 TOPCO 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Topcare Stool Softener 100 mg 76162-0777-99 TOPCO 250 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 76420-0225-30 Asclemed 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 79481-0853-01 Meijer 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 79903-0170-50 WALMART 50 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 81877-0840-90 Forreal 90 capsules — — FDA listed —
FEVIA Constipation Control 100 mg 82706-0029-01 VIVUNT 50 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 82804-0097-00 Proficient 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Stool Softener 100 mg 83324-0197-01 Chain 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 100 mg 85111-0401-10 RMT 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100Mg 100 mg 85786-0502-24 Farmacias 24 capsules — — FDA listed —
HEB Stool Softener 100 mg 37808-0222-52 H 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
HEB Stool Softener 100 mg 37808-0457-52 H 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 100 mg 30142-0280-10 The 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
stool softener 100 mg 72288-0035-78 Amazon.com 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg 55154-0578-00 Cardinal 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
MiraSOFT Stool Softener 100 mg 11523-8259-03 Bayer 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
HyVee Regular Strength Stool Softener SOFTGEL 100 mg 42507-0108-01 HyVee 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2013
On the market since
Sep 2013
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
13 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color red
ShapeOval
ImprintP10
Size4 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

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    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
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    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
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    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
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    Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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    Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how quickly the medicine dissolves and to improve appearance and stability.
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    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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    A waxy substance derived from sorbitol that helps mix oil and water together in medicines. It's used as an emulsifier to keep ingredients evenly blended and stable.
  • UNII 506T60A25R
    Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

14 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesFD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBayer HealthCare LLC.
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code00280
First marketedSep 2013
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio240 products on file

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FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

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🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 19 words ▾

Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 69 words ▾

Directions take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water adults and children 12 years and older take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 6 to under 12 years take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 127 words ▾

Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days 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 no bowel movement after using this product. 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.

📦 Storage and Handling 20 words ▾

Other information each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg very low sodium store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F).

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 100 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 28 words ▾

Inactive ingredients FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purpose Stool softener laxative

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 24 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 14 words ▾

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

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 38 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 13 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST) or www.bayercare.com

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 8 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 Capsule Carton PHILIPS_Stoolsoftener_DS_LiquidGel_30ct_Tab_Crtn

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Phillips Stool Softener Bulk Docusate (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Nausea1,625
Fatigue1,592
Dyspnoea1,400
Constipation1,228
Diarrhoea1,227
Vomiting1,193
Pain1,172

Age at onset

Neonate10
Infant19
Child23
Adolescent33
Adult1,420
Elderly1,750

Reporter sex

20,367 reports
Male · 43%
Female · 57%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization9,625
Death2,790
Life-threatening1,213
Disabling800
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 1,737 679
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
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Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
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Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 30 capsules (00280-1012-30). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bayer HealthCare LLC. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
00280-1082-05 · Bayer →
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