Vegetable Laxative and Stool Softner
Docusate sodium and sennosides · Tablet, Coated · 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 bowel movement in 6 to 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 period of 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.
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 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 ½ 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 3 mg (low sodium)
• store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Questions? Call 1-888-423-0139
Label text from the FDA structured product label by TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC (revised Jan 1, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Docusate Sodium in 1 product
- Sennosides in 1 product
Vegetable Laxative and Stool Softner NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36800-938 | Docusate Sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vegetable Laxative and Stool Softner used for?
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally, produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Who makes Vegetable Laxative and Stool Softner?
Vegetable Laxative and Stool Softner is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC.