Docusate Sodium and Sennosides

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Stool softener

Laxative

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours

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 if you have

• stomach pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues 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 be signs of a serious condition.

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

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 older	2 softgels once a day	4 softgels twice a day
children 6 to 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)

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C yellow no.6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone K 30, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, yellow wax.

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