Sennosides and Docusate Sodium (sennosides 8.6 mg docusate sodium 50 mg) Dailymed
Generic: sennosides and docusate sodium is used for the treatment of Colic Constipation Intestinal Obstruction Nausea Vomiting Abdominal Pain
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Active Ingredient
Docusate Sodium 50mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Docusate Sodium...............Stool Softener
Sennosides.........................Stimulant Laxative
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces 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 longer 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 movements that persists 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
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 the maximum dosage) or decrease dose until you are comfortable.
Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose 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 tablets twice a day Children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor Other Information
- each tablet contains calcium 20mg, sodium 6mg (LOW SODIUM)
- 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, titanium dioxide
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