STOOL SOFTENER
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DRUG FACTS
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active ingredients (in each softgel) | Purpose |
| Docusate sodium 50 mg | Stool softener |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg | Stimulant Laxative |
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years of age or over | take 2-4 softgels daily |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1-2 softgels daily |
| children 2 to under 6 years of age | take upto 1 softgel daily |
| children under 2 | ask a doctor |
- Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses
Other information
- each softgel contains: calcium 2 mg and sodium 3 mg
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- Keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
Aerosil, beeswax, FD&C Red No.40, gelatin, glycerin, light liquid paraffin, povidone (PVP K-30), purified water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol solution, soya lecithin, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Call 1-888-333-9792 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895