Senna-S (docusate sodium 50 mg sennosides 8.6 mg) Dailymed
Generic: docusate sodium and sennosides is used for the treatment of Colic Constipation Intestinal Obstruction Nausea Vomiting Abdominal Pain
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener & Stimulant laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally causes a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- this product if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
- laxative products for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have
- have rectal bleeding
- fail to have a bowel movement after the 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.
Directions
- take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
- if you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed maximum dosage); or decrease dose until you are comfortable
age starting dose maximum dose adults and children 12 years 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
Other Information
- each tablet contains:Â calcium 20 mg, sodium 6 mg (LOW SODIUM)
- TAMPER-EVIDENT:Â Do not use this product if foil seal on back of buler is cut, torn, broken or missing
- store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, tapioca starch1, tartaric acid1, titanium dioxide
1may contain these ingredients
Questions Or Comments?
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Distributed by:GOLDLINE LABORATORIES, INC.Sellersville, PA 18960 Dist. 1999 0110REV 89192B R1009
Repackaged by: Contract Pharmacy Services-PA125 Titus Ave Suite 200Warrington, PA 18976 USA
Original--08/2010--NJW
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