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Sennosides and Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Label updated
2026-05-15
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
Laxative

Uses
  • •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • •this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 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 or vomiting
  • •noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two 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 right away.

Directions
  • •do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
  • •Adults and children 12 years of age and older take 2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor; the maximum dose should be 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime
  • •Children under 12 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 3 mg. Very low sodium.
  • •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
  • FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Do not use if blister is torn or broken.
Inactive ingredients

cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, PEG, silica, talc, titanium dioxide.

Label information

The drug product contained in this package is from Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Distributed by:
American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217         Product of India

Overbagged with 10 tablets per bag, NDC 55154-2578-0

WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L58458881125

762201
0462201/0825

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55154-2578-0

Sennosides and Docusate Sodium Tablets

Natural Vegetable Laxative with Stool Softener

8.6 mg / 50 mg

10 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 40385b89-a855-4ca2-992a-df5eb677be15 · Version 7
NDC: 55154-2578