Active ingredients (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
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 periodof 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
age | starting dosage | maximum dosage |
adults and children 12 years of age or older | 2 softgels once a day | 4 softgels twice a day |
children 6 to under 12 years | 1 softgel once a day | 2 softgels twice a day |
children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor | ask a doctor |
Other information
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each softgel contains: calcium 3 mg
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, FD&C Red 40, FD&C yellow No. 6, Gelatin, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol -400, Propylene Glycol, Povidone (PVPK-30), Purified Water, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, Titanium Dioxide, yellow bees wax
Questions or comments?
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Compare to the active ingredients in Senokot-S®††
Senna-S
DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg / STOOL SOFTENER
SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg / LAXATIVE