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CVS Health Stool Softener Plus stimulant laxative SOFTGEL

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Label updated
2024-01-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener
Stimulant laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Do not use
• laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so 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 could be signs of 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 softgels daily
 children 6 to under 12 years and over  take 1-2 softgels daily
 children under 6 years of age  ask a doctor

Other information

each softgel contains: sodium 4 mg
• store at room temperature between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, yellow bees wax

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-SHOP-CVS

Label information

Compare to the active ingredients in COLACE® 2-IN-1*

Liquid Filled Softgels

Package Contains One Bottle

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
©2024 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

Product of India

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

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

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., owner of the registered trademark COLACE® 2-IN-1.

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2669e732-7c27-4bdf-ad73-824d02dd95fd · Version 1
NDC: 51316-903