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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)
Label updated
2024-02-20
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

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 6 to12 hours
Warnings

Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
  • if you are now taking mineral oil, unless told to do so 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 a period of 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 right away.

Directions
  • Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and older take 2-4 tablets daily 
children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1-2 tablets daily 
children 2 to under 6 years of age  take up to 1 tablet daily 
children under 2  ask a doctor 

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 21 mg
  • each tablet contains: sodium 5 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC(59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake,  hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silcon dioxide, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN COLACE® 2-IN1†

Stool Softener

Plus Stimulant Laxative

Docusate Sodium, 50 mg &

Sennosides, 8.6 mg

For Overnight Relief of Occasional Constipation

  • Effective
  • Reliable
  • Comfortable

TABLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® 2-IN-1.

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:

VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO.

5000 KANSAS AVE

KANSAS CITY, KS 66106

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4501d718-15a7-4e27-bdb1-8aa2d3ff06d0 · Version 3
NDC: 63941-878