Stimulant Laxative Plus Stool Softener
- Dosage form
- TABLET, FILM COATED
- Labeler
- GOOD SENSE
- Label updated
- 2024-07-22
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
- if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts 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 may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Label information
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 2-4 tablets daily |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1- 2 tablets daily |
| children 2 to under 6 years of age | take up to 1 tablet daily |
| children under 12 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 3 mg, VERY LOW SODIUM
- store at 20-25 C (68-77 F); excursions permitted between 15-30 C (59-86 F)
Inactive ingredients
cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C blue #2 lake, FD&C red #40 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, PEG, silica, talc, titanium dioxide.
Questions or comments?
1-800-540-3765
Package Label
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 17cdef7b-71bf-b4a6-e063-6294a90a5b74 · Version 2
NDC: 50804-304