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DOCUSATE SODIUM AND SENNA

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
DIRECT RX
Label updated
2015-11-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Purposes
Stool Softener
Stimulant Laxative

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation
  • generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use

  • for longer than one week
  • if you are taking mineral oil
  • when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding
  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product.

These may indicate a serious condition.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions
adults and children 12 years and over: 2-4 tablets once daily or in divided doses
children 6 to under 12 years: 1-2 tablets once daily or in divided doses
children 2 to under 6 years: 1/2-1 tablet once daily or in divided doses
children under 2 years: ask a doctor

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Other information
each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 6 mg (LOW SODIUM)
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, 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 (PEG), sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments?
call 1-800-645-2158, 9 am - 5 pm ET, Monday - Friday

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: efce4137-f632-4fe7-84be-f678f20c38ae · Version 2
NDC: 61919-518