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Laxative Stool Softener

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2024-03-13
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 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 and over 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 1/2 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 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, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate,  microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredients in Senokot-S®†

Dual action

Senna Plus 

DOCUSATE SODIUM, 50 mg

SENNOSIDES, 8.6 mg

Laxative/Stool softener

Natural vegetable laxative ingredient plus stool softener

TABLETS

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

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

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Senokot-S®.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Product Labeling

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b52181e3-fd84-479e-8590-18619f6c0dae · Version 4
NDC: 69842-776