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Senna-S

DOCUSATE SODIUM 50MG AND SENNOSIDES 8.6MG

Standard Dose
Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dosage maximum dosage adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day children 6 to under 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours Dosage and administration Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dosage maximum dosage adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day children 6 to under 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor laxative products for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours Dosage and administration Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dosage maximum dosage adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day children 6 to under 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor laxative products for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor laxative products for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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