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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
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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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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4258fc68-ac29-491c-b7bc-ed5d35b23107 · Version 3
NDC: 63739-432