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Docusate Sodium and Sennosides

Dosage form
CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
Labeler
SOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Label updated
2026-01-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings

Do not use

  • if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
  • laxative products for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Label information

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 be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

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.

Directions
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor.
    Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage
    adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day
    children 6 to 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day
    children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains: Sodium 3 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C yellow no.6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone K 30, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, yellow wax

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DailyMed Set ID: 19830f9a-27b1-910d-e063-6294a90adace · Version 3
NDC: 35916-0453