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 name | Stool Softener Laxative |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES |
| Manufacturer | Good Sense (Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc.) |
| 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 ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Warnings 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 |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=16daaa1e-19c3-414c-91c2-624ac573b960 |