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Docusate Sodium and Sennosides

Dosage form
CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
Labeler
SOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Label updated
2026-01-28
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
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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance 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 of age 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

Propylene glycol, Povidone, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Yellow wax, Polyethylene glycol 400, Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, FD&C Red No.40, Titanium dioxide and Purified water.

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1ad73079-ebb3-dae7-e063-6294a90a0558 · Version 2
NDC: 35916-0454