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Dual Action Senna Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp
Label updated
2026-08-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each softgel)

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

Label information

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

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain 
  • nausea 
  • vomiting 
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Label information

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.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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

Arting Dosage

Maximum Dosage
adults and children 12 years of age and 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:sodium 3 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone (PVP K-30), propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, yellow beeswax

Questions or comments?

1-800-373-6981 (toll-free)

Label information

Distributed by:
nexmed
Holbrook, NY 11741

Package Label & Principal Display

dual-action
senna+
stool softener

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a04435df-aace-497f-a3a8-d8e8489db661 · Version 2
NDC: 83059-0091