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Senna S

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2025-10-31
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)
  • generally produces 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 periodof 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • 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 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day 
children 6 to under 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day 
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor  ask a doctor 

Other information
  • each softgel contains: calcium 3 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, FD&C Red 40, FD&C yellow No. 6, Gelatin, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol -400, Propylene Glycol, Povidone (PVPK-30), Purified Water, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, Titanium Dioxide, yellow bees wax

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-373-6981 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to the active ingredients in Senokot-S®††

Senna-S

DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg / STOOL SOFTENER

SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg / LAXATIVE

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 765bfd9b-7a21-4315-9add-cf13007722d5 · Version 3
NDC: 0363-1173