SENNA-S (sennosides 8.6 mg docusate sodium 50 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
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Docustate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Otc - Purpose Section
Purposes
Stool softener
Stimulant laxative
Indications & Usage Section
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings Section
Warnings
Otc - Do Not Use Section
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
Otc - Ask Doctor Section
Otc - Stop Use Section
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding Section
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration Section
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 dosage maximum dosage 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 ½ tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Other Safety Information
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 6 mg (LOW SODIUM)
- store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, D&C yellow#10 aluminum lake, FD&C yelow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Otc - Questions Section
Questions or comments?
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