Laxative Docusate Sodium with Senna
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Docusate sodium 50 mg | Stool softener |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg | Stimulant laxative |
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
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
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 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 |
- take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses.
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 3 mg (low sodium)
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, crosscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
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