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Stool Softener and Laxative


Drug Facts


Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg


Purpose

Stool softener Laxative


Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours


Warnings

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours


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


Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

if you are if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.


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 • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week


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)


Directions

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

AgeStarting DosageMaximum Dosage
adults & children 12 years of age & over2 tablets once a day4 tablets twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years of age1 tablet once a day2 tablets twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years½ tablet once a day1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 yearsask a doctorask a doctor

Other information

• each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg and sodium 6 mg • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F)


Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Yellow No. 6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, polyethylene glycol 400, purified water, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide


Distributed by:

Cabinet Health P.B.C.


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