Stool Softener and Stimulant Laxative
Docusate Sodium, Sennosides · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
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
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 lasts over 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 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
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 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 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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 older 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 ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Questions or comments call 1-877-290-4008
Label text from the FDA structured product label by H-E-B (revised Feb 14, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Sennosides in 2 products
- Docusate Sodium in 2 products
Stool Softener and Stimulant Laxative NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37808-549 | Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | H-E-B | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11673-209 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1; Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1 Tablet | TARGET CORPORATION | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stool Softener and Stimulant Laxative used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Who makes Stool Softener and Stimulant Laxative?
Stool Softener and Stimulant Laxative is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including H-E-B, TARGET CORPORATION.