DRUG FACTS
Active Ingredients (in each tablet)
Docusate Sodium 50 mgSennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Laxative
Purpose
Stool softener
laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally causes bowel movement in 6- 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.
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 breastfeeding,
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
| age | starting dosage | maximum dosage |
| adults and children 12 years of age and older | 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 | 1/2 tablet once a day | 1 tablet twice a day |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor | ask a doctor |
- Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
- each tablet contains: sodium 6 mg LOW SODIUM
- store at 25ºC (77º); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide.