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Stool Softener Laxative

Docusate Sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg
Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS)
Label updated
2025-10-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredients (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 to12 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 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 could 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 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 2  ask a doctor 

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
  • each tablet contains: sodium 6 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake,  hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silcon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN COLACE® 2-IN-1*

STOOL SOFTENER +

STIMULANT LAXATIVE

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Stool softener

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Stimulant laxative

  • Gentle, Dependable
  • Relief in 6-12 hours

TABLETS

*This product is not manufactured of distributed by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., distributor of Colace® 2-IN-1.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

DISTRIBUTED BY

MIDWOOD BRANDS LLC

510 VOLVO PKWY,

CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320

Product Label
Docusate Sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg

DailyMed Set ID: 1eee3ed5-09f7-44a9-abc5-98336e493fe8 · Version 6
NDC: 55319-565