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Colace

Colace is used for:

Relieving occasional constipation and preventing dry, hard stools. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Colace is a stool softener. It works by helping fat and water into the stool mass to soften the stool.

Do NOT use Colace if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Colace
• you have undiagnosed abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or appendicitis

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Colace :

Some medical conditions may interact with Colace . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of bowel obstruction
• if you have nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or rectal bleeding

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Colace . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Mineral oil because its absorption may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Colace may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Colace :

Use Colace as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Colace may be taken with or without food.
• Take Colace with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
• Drink plenty of fluids each day while taking Colace .
• A bowel movement usually occurs 1 to 3 days after the first dose.
• If you miss a dose of Colace and are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Colace .

Important safety information:

• Do not use Colace for more than 1 week unless prescribed by your doctor. Using Colace for a long time may result in loss of normal bowel function. If your symptoms do not improve within 1 week or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Check with your doctor if you do not have a bowel movement or if you have rectal bleeding after using Colace .
• Do not take Colace with other laxatives or stool softeners, unless directed by your doctor.
• Do not use Colace if you experience stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding, except under the direction of your doctor.
• If you notice a sudden change in bowel movements that lasts for 2 weeks or more, check with your doctor.
• Check with your doctor before using Colace in CHILDREN.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you are pregnant or become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Colace during pregnancy. It is unknown if Colace is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding, check with your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Colace :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Bitter taste; bloating; cramping; diarrhea; gas; irritation around the rectum; throat irritation.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue) fainting; nausea; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include severe or persistent diarrhea; stomach cramps.

Store Colace at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep Colace out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Colace , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Colace is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Colace . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.