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Stool SoftenerPlus Stimulant Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2024-03-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • for overnight relief from occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 6 to12 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

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 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 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 20 mg
  • each tablet contains: sodium 6 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 1-888-287-1915

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Compare to the active ingredients in Colace® 2-IN-1††

Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative

DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg / STOOL SOFTENER

SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg / STIMULANT LAXATIVE

GENTLE DEPENDABLE

  • Relief in 6 to 12 hours

TABLETS

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

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

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6a97a181-1ec2-473d-a588-db2f2f2f662d · Version 6
NDC: 69842-881