Overview
- Active ingredient
- Sennosides, Docusate Sodium
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2026-09-01
Indications and usage
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Purpose
Stool softener Stimulant laxative
Dosage and administration
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 over 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 upto 1 tablet daily children under 2 ask a doctor
Warnings
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 Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after the use of a laxative. These could be sings of 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 (1-800-222-1222).
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
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after the use of a laxative. These could be sings of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
s (in each tablet) Docusate Sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg
Inactive ingredients
s croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C Red #40, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, talc, titanium dioxide
Storage and handling
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 10 mg, sodium 5 mg, Very Low Sodium
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30 o C (59-86 o F)
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).