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Stool Softener Laxative (DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES)

Stool Softener Laxative (DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Stool Softener Laxative; Generic name: DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES; Manufacturer: Good Sense (Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc.).

Brand nameStool Softener Laxative
Generic nameDOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES
ManufacturerGood Sense (Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc.)
Used forUses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
DosageDirections 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 ask a doctor
WarningsWarnings Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor if you are now taking mineral oil, 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 lasts 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 professiona
Active ingredient(s)Active ingredients (in each tablet) Docusate sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=16daaa1e-19c3-414c-91c2-624ac573b960

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