Sennosides, Docusate Sodium
Tablet, Film Coated · Oral
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each tablet) Docusate sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Purposes Stool softener Stimulant laxative
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
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 lasts over two 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 could be signs 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.
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
Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two 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 could be signs of 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.
Directions
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 up to 1 tablet daily children under 2 years ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 lake, FD&C red #40 lake, FD&C yellow #6 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide.
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by Major Pharmaceuticals (revised May 1, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Docusate Sodium in 2 products
- Sennosides in 2 products
Sennosides, Docusate Sodium NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55154-0195 | Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0904-7440 | Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Major Pharmaceuticals | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sennosides, Docusate Sodium used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Who makes Sennosides, Docusate Sodium?
Sennosides, Docusate Sodium is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Cardinal Health 107, LLC, Major Pharmaceuticals.