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docusate sodium, sennosides

Uses

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

Warnings

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 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.

Dosage & administration

Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dosage maximum dosage adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 tablets once a day 4 tablets twice a day children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet once a day 2 tablets twice a day children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each tablet) Docusate sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED TABLET, FILM COATED
DOCUSATE SODIUM 8.33 mg/1 SENNOSIDES 1.36 mg/1 DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg/1 SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg/1 SENNOSIDES A AND B 8.6 min/1

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Official source

DailyMed

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