Laxacin
Docusate sodium and sennosides · Tablet · Oral
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
- Docusate Sodium in 2 products
- Sennosides A And B in 2 products
Laxacin NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80425-0345 | Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 50488-0901 | Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Alexso, Inc | OTC 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.