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Stool Softener Extra Strength DOCUSATE SODIUM 250 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled, 250-count — NDC 69842-0879-25 package photo
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Stool Softener Extra Strength DOCUSATE SODIUM 250 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled, 250-count — NDC 69842-879-25 (Billing 69842-0879-25)

by CVS Pharmacy · 250 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of 250 capsules of Stool Softener Extra Strength DOCUSATE SODIUM 250 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled from CVS Pharmacy, marketed since Sep 2019 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 69842-0879-25
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-879-25 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains250-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Main listing for product 69842-879 · Also comes in: 500 capsules 69842-879-50
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ 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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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-879-25
Product NDC 69842-879
11-digit billing NDC 69842087925
RxCUI 1245468
UNII F05Q2T2JA0
UPC 0050428376881
Application # M007
SPL Set ID dcd27653-4c81-4630-a8b7-5fb5dc3e976a
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-09-30
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Substance DOCUSATE SODIUM
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1245468
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69842-879-25 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 69842-0879-25. 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?

This is an over-the-counter oral capsule containing docusate sodium, a stool softener. Docusate sodium is typically used to soften stool and make bowel movements easier to pass. It works by helping water and fats mix into stool rather than triggering muscle contractions in the intestines. This product is marketed under the FDA's OTC monograph rules for stool softeners.

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: 500 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
69842-0879-25 You're viewing this Main listing 250 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2019-09-30 — Active
69842-0879-50 69842-879-50 500 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2019-09-30 — Active

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 250-count package — 250 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic.
How does this package differ from NDC 69842-0879-50?
Both are Stool Softener Extra Strength DOCUSATE SODIUM 250 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 250-count one, while NDC 69842-0879-50 is the 500 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Stool Softener Extra Strength DOCUSATE SODIUM 250 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
Stool Softener Laxative 250 mg 00904-7281-60 Major 100 capsules $0.052 — Availability likely —
Good Neighbor Stool Softener laxative 250 mg 46122-0693-78 AmerisourceBergen 100 capsules $0.052 — Availability likely —
Stool Softener 250 mg 46122-0826-74 Amerisource 100 capsules $0.052 — Availability likely —
Docusate Sodium 250 mg 50268-0268-15 AvPAK 1 capsule $0.052 — Availability likely —
Stool Softener 250 mg 70677-1096-01 Strategic 100 capsules $0.052 — Availability likely —
Preferred Stool Softener laxative 250 mg 10956-0781-00 Reese 140 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 250 mg 17856-7281-01 ATLANTIC 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative Extra Strength 250 mg 36800-0568-10 TOP 100 capsules — — Discontinued —
Stool Softener 250 mg 36800-0640-10 TOP 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
H E B Stool Softener laxative 250 mg 37808-0293-88 H 140 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 250 mg 37808-0585-14 HEB 140 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 250 mg 37808-0879-14 H 140 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 250 mg 37835-0223-01 Bi-Mart 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Extra Strength 250 mg 41250-0859-10 MEIJER, 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Extra Strength 250 mg 49035-0378-14 EQUATE 140 capsules — — Discontinued —
Prolaxa 250 mg 53225-2001-01 Terrain 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 250 mg 53345-0035-01 Humanwell 7000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 250 mg 54629-0601-01 National 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 250 mg 55154-4341-00 Cardinal 1 capsule — — Discontinued —
Stool Softener Extra Strength 250 mg 55910-0879-10 Dolgencorp, 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 250 mg 57896-0426-01 Geri-Care 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Extra Strength 250 mg 59726-0058-25 P 250 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative Extra Strength 250 mg 59726-0059-10 P 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative Extra Strength 250 mg 59726-0879-10 P 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Stool Softener laxative 250 mg 63868-0662-01 Chain 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Colace Extra Strength Stool Softner 250 mg 67618-0201-12 Atlantis 60 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 250 mg 68016-0471-01 Chain 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Extra Strength 250 mg 68016-0587-00 Chain 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 250 mg 68071-5297-06 NuCare 60 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Extra Strength 250 mg 69842-0740-25 CVS 250 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Extra Strength 250 mgthis 69842-0879-25 CVS 250 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener 250 mg 71335-1677-01 Bryant 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 250 mg 72789-0166-60 PD-Rx 60 capsules — — FDA listed —
Topcare Stool Softener laxative 250 mg 76162-0764-10 TOPCO 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative Extra Strength 250 mg 79903-0073-14 WALMART 140 capsules — — FDA listed —
Prolaxa 250 mg 80425-0540-01 Advanced 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium, Extra Strength 250 Mg 80513-0100-01 Advanced 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium, Extra Strength 250 Mg 80513-0101-01 Advanced 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Stool Softener Laxative 250 mg 71335-2313-01 Bryant 30 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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2019
On the market since
Sep 2019
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 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 orange
ShapeCapsule
ImprintP20
Size2 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.

  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    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.
  • UNII H77VEI93A8
    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.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    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.
  • UNII 3OWL53L36A
    A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    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.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    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.
  • UNII 6O92ICV9RU
    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.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    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.

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

The official label also statesedible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol

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

LabelerCVS Pharmacy
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69842
First marketedSep 2019
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio550 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor 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 18 words ▾

Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 29 words ▾

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 113 words ▾

Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. 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 16 words ▾

Other information each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 250 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 22 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purpose Stool softener laxative

📄 Do Not Use 15 words ▾

Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 24 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 42 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. 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 9 words ▾

Questions or comments? Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM EST

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 62 words ▾

Principal Display Panel EXTRA STRENGTH Stool Softener DOCUSATE SODIUM, 250 mg Stool Softener Laxative Relieves occasional constipation Gentle stool softener reliable relief stimulant free SOFTGELS TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Product Label CVS HEALTH Stool Softener Laxative Docusate Sodium 250 mg

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 Stool Softener Extra Strength (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Nausea1,938
Fatigue1,880
Dyspnoea1,599
Constipation1,508
Diarrhoea1,455
Pain1,380
Vomiting1,368

Reporter sex

0 reports

Serious outcomes

Death3,076
Disabling900
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 1,736 0
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
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
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
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

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.
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.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by CVS Pharmacy. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 500 capsules (69842-0879-50). 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?
CVS Pharmacy 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.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.