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Sennosides and Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
American Health Packaging
Label updated
2025-08-12
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 NDC # 57896-555, Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp.

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

762201
0462201/0825

Package/Label Display Panel – Carton – 8.6 mg/50 mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 60687- 622-01

Sennosides and Docusate Sodium Tablets
Natural Vegetable Laxative with Stool Softener

8.6 mg/50 mg

100 Tablets (10 x 10)

Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each tablet)......................................................................Purpose

Docusate Sodium 50 mg...............................................................................Stool softener
Sennosides 8.6 mg............................................................................................... Laxative

The drug product contained in this package is from
NDC # 57896-555, Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp.         Product of India

Distributed by:
American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217

762201
0462201/0825

Package/Label Display Panel – Blister – 8.6 mg/50 mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Sennosides and Docusate
Sodium Tablet
Laxative/Stool Softener

8.6 mg/50 mg

DailyMed Set ID: 4b84d5d7-43cf-47bb-af59-088550c3a0bc · Version 4
NDC: 60687-622