Docusate Sodium 50mg And Sennosides 8.6mg

Docusate Sodium 50mg And Sennosides 8.6mg
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SPL Set ID 4842a767-bb12-9d85-e063-6294a90a19b5
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2026-01-16
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Docusate (50 mg) Sennosides (8.6 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Gelatin Water Sorbitol Propylene Glycol Yellow Wax Polyethylene Glycol 400 Glycerin Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Silicon Dioxide Titanium Dioxide Povidone K30

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: 902 Shape: oval Color: orange Size: 12 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2026-01-16

Description

Docusate Sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener Laxative


Medication Information

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

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 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

Description

Docusate Sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Section 50566-9

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 be signs of a serious condition.

Section 50569-3

Ask a doctor if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Section 51945-4

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Section 60561-8

Other information

each softgel contains: Sodium 3 mg

store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)

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
Inactive Ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C yellow no.6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone K 30, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, yellow wax.

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg


Structured Label Content

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Dosage and Administration (34068-7)

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 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

Section 50566-9 (50566-9)

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 be signs of a serious condition.

Section 50569-3 (50569-3)

Ask a doctor if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Section 60561-8 (60561-8)

Other information

each softgel contains: Sodium 3 mg

store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

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
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C yellow no.6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone K 30, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, yellow wax.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel) (Active ingredient (in each softgel))

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg


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