Laxative Stool Softener
Docusate Sodium, Sennosides · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Docusate sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Purpose Stool softener Laxative
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings
Warnings 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 if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a periodof 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 indicate 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.
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 periodof 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 dosage maximum dosage adults and children 12 years of age and over 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 each tablet contains : sodium 6 mg VERY LOW SODIUM store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax*, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy (revised Mar 13, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Docusate Sodium in 1 product
- Sennosides in 1 product
Laxative Stool Softener NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-776 | Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | CVS Pharmacy | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Laxative Stool Softener used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Who makes Laxative Stool Softener?
Laxative Stool Softener is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy.