From the manufacturer's website:
Ease into constipation relief.
Waiting for your next bowel movement? Try Dulcolax® Stool Softener – it's a stimulant free laxative that softens dry, hard stool, so your next bowel movement can happen sooner (within 12- 72 hours).
- Gently relieves constipation and irregularity
- Produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
- Contains the #1 doctor recommended stool softener ingredient, docusate sodium
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Warning: Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil. Ask a doctor before use if you have:
- Stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- You need to use a laxative for more than 7 days
- You have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.
Recommended use: Take with a glass of water.
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over, 1 to 3 capsules daily. This dose may be taken as as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
- Children 2 to under 12 years of age, 1 capsule daily.
- Children under 2 years of age ask a doctor.