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Sennosides and Docusate Sodium
- Dosage form
- TABLET
- Labeler
- McKesson Packaging Services a business unit of McKesson Corporation
- Label updated
- 2021-07-28
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES A AND B
Active ingredient
Docusate Sodium 50mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Docusate Sodium...............Stool Softener
Sennosides.........................Stimulant Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do Not Use
- this product if you are presently 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
- a sudden change in bowel movements that persists 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.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
- Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
- If you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed the maximum dosage) or decrease dose until you are comfortable.
| Age | Starting Dose | Maximum Dose |
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over | 2 tablets once a day | 4 tablets twice a day |
| Children 6 to under 12 years | 1 tablet once a day | 2 tablets twice a day |
| Children 2 to under 6 years | 1/2 tablet once a day | 1 tablets twice a day |
| Children under 2 years | ask a doctor | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- each tablet contains calcium 20mg, sodium 6mg (LOW SODIUM)
- store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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NDC: 63739-432