Sennosides, Docusate Sodium
Sennosides, Docusate Sodium is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Sennosides, Docusate Sodium; Generic name: SENNOSIDES, DOCUSATE SODIUM; Manufacturer: Major Pharmaceuticals.
| Brand name | Sennosides, Docusate Sodium |
|---|---|
| Generic name | SENNOSIDES, DOCUSATE SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | Major Pharmaceuticals |
| Used for | Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours |
| Dosage | Directions take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years and over take 2-4 tablets daily children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1-2 tablets daily children 2 to under 6 years of age take up to 1 tablet daily children under 2 years ask a doctor |
| Warnings | laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each tablet) Docusate sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1768b470-2808-fa46-e063-6394a90ac8d9 |