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HyVee Senna S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
HyVee Inc
Label updated
2026-08-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purposes

Stool softener
Laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 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 • vomiting
• noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues 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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• t ake preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

 age  starting dosage maximum dosage
adults and children12
years of age and 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 of age

1/2 tablet
once a day
1 tablet
twice a day
children under
2 years of age
ask a doctor ask a doctor

Other information

• each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg, sodium 5 mg
• contains FD&C yellow no. 6 • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• keep bottle tightly closed • protect from light, heat and moisture

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow no. 6, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-888-577-8033 Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm EST

Label information

*Compare to the active ingredients of Senokot-S®

Effective 
Dependable Overnight
Constipation Relief

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC., 
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

PRODUCT OF INDIA

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
CALL 1-800-289-8343 
www.hy-vee.com

*​This product is not manufactured or distributed by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., owner of the registered trademark Senokot-S®​.

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

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4982b9c6-ed0e-24da-e063-6394a90a147f · Version 2
NDC: 42507-118