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Stool Softener and Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC
Label updated
2022-12-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

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

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

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 continues over a period of 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

if you are if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

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 • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage
adults & children 12 years of age & over 2 tablets once a day 4 tablets twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 tablet once a day 2 tablets twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years ½ tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor

Other information

• each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg and sodium 6 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F)

Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Yellow No. 6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, polyethylene glycol 400, purified water, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 39f99d7f-8e7c-40ec-9c32-d14b3d36d8f7 · Version 3
NDC: 68210-4180