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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
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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