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Senna and Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc
Label updated
2013-08-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

OTC - PURPOSE

Stool softener and Stimulant laxative

INDICATIONS AND USAGE
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours
WARNINGS

Do not use:

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor
  • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
OTC - ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
OTC - 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.

OTC – IF PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING

Ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
  • Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
age starting dosage maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years  of age or older 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 ½ tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
  • Each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg, sodium 3 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
  • Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is missing or damaged.
  • Store at 25° C (77° F); excursions permitted between 15° C-30° C (59° -86° F).
  • Keep tightly closed.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Colloidal silicon dioxide, dicalcium phosphate, D&C yellow No 10 Aluminum Lake, ethanol, FD&C yellow No 6 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil,  polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 56c38795-7b35-43bf-900e-07df84d27c14 · Version 2
NDC: 11534-090