STOOL SOFTENER-STIMULANT LAXATIVE
Brand names: STOOL SOFTENER-STIMULANT LAXATIVE
Warnings
Warnings 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 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 could be signs of 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 bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Dosage forms & strengths
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 older 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 ask a doctor
Ingredients
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Docusate sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide