Label: DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 69842-520-01, 69842-520-04, 69842-520-25
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Drug Facts

    Active ingredients (in each tablet)

    Docusate sodium 50 mg

    Sennosides 8.6 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Stool softener

    Stimulant laxative

  • Uses

    • for overnight relief from occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
  • WARNINGS

    Do not use

    • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
    • if you are now taking mineral oil, 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 lasts 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 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.

  • 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

  • Other information

    • each tablet contains: calcium 11 mg
    • each tablet contains: sodium 4 mg
    •  store at 25°C (77°F), protect from heat, light, and moisture
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C blue #1 lake, FD&C red #40 lake, FD&C yellow #6 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-231-4670 Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    © 2018 CVS/pharmacy

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    V-30287

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., distributor of Colace® 2-IN-1.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    CVS Health

    Compare to the active ingredients in Colace® 2-IN-1*

    Stool Softener

    DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg

    SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg

    Plus stimulant laxative

    Convenient and predictable overnight relief of constipation

    400 Tablets

    3052C-label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES 
    docusate sodium, sennosides tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-520
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM50 mg
    SENNOSIDES (UNII: 3FYP5M0IJX) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX) SENNOSIDES8.6 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, DIHYDRATE (UNII: O7TSZ97GEP)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    STARCH, PREGELATINIZED CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code CPC;490
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-520-01100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/03/201804/30/2022
    2NDC:69842-520-04400 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/03/201804/30/2022
    3NDC:69842-520-25250 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/03/201804/30/2022
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33407/03/201804/30/2022
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (062312574)
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