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Stool Softener plus Stimulant Laxative

DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG AND SENNOSIDES 8.6 MG

Standard Dose
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 upto 1 tablet daily children under 2 ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration 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 upto 1 tablet daily children under 2 ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use 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 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after the use of a laxative.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration 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 upto 1 tablet daily children under 2 ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use 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 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after the use of a laxative. These could be sings of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use 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 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after the use of a laxative.
  • These could be sings of a serious condition.
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Stool Softener plus Stimulant Laxative (DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG AND SENNOSIDES 8.6 MG) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline