DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG AND SENNOSIDES 8.6 MG

Brand names: Senna Plus, Stimulant Laxative Plus Stool Softener, Stool Softener plus Stimulant Laxative

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you are 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 the 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Uses

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Dosage forms & strengths

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED TABLET, FILM COATED
DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg/1 SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg/1

Directions take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses 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 upto 1 tablet daily children under 2 ask a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Active Ingredients (in each tablet) Docusate Sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C Red #40, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, talc, titanium dioxide

All identified pills

Official source

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