Laxacin

Docusate sodium and sennosides · Tablet · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

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

Purpose

Purposes Stool softener Laxative

Uses

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Warnings

Warnings

Do not use

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 before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor

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.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

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

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dose maximum dose adults and children 12 years and older 2 tablets once a day 4 tablets twice a day children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet once a day 2 tablets twice a day children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor

Other information

Other information each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 4 mg keep lid tightly closed store at room temperature in a dry place

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10, dextrose, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silica, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide.

Questions?

Questions? If you have any questions or comments, or to report an adverse event, please contact (800) 495-6078

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Alexso, Inc (revised Dec 4, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Laxacin NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
80425-0345Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
50488-0901Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
Alexso, IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Laxacin used for?

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Who makes Laxacin?

Laxacin is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC, Alexso, Inc.