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Senna-S

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2025-12-31
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 produces 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 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.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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 under 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 # 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water,sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, yellow wax.

Questions?

Call 1-888-333-9792 Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 36cc3a5b-1891-d39e-e063-6294a90a93b4 · Version 2
NDC: 0363-6683