Stool Softener and Stimulant Laxative

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purposes

Stool Softener

Stimulant laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Label information

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

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 could be signs of 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 right away (1-800-222-1222).

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, sodium 6 mg (VERY LOW SODIUM)
• Store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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