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Stool SoftenerPlus Stimulant Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Safeway, Inc.
Label updated
2024-05-15
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

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • for overnight relief from occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 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 now taking mineral oil, 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 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 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 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 blue#2, aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake*, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol*, sillicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, talc*, titanium dioxide

*contains one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

Call 1-888-723-3929 Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM PST

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COMPARE TO Colace® 2-IN-1 active ingredients†

Stool Softener

Plus Stimulant Laxative

DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg

SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg

For overnight relief of occasional constipation

  • Gentle
  • Dependable

Relief in 6-12 hours

TABLETS

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

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

DISTRIBUTED BY

BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC, P.O. BOX 99

PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0009

www.betterlivingbrandsLLC.com

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c0898583-4bbb-41d5-9e84-00cca823024f · Version 4
NDC: 21130-829