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Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Docusate (50 mg) Sennosides (8.6 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Polyethylene Glycol 400 Propylene Glycol Yellow Wax Povidone K30 Silicon Dioxide Gelatin Glycerin Sorbitol Solution Sorbitan Fd&c Red No. 40 Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Titanium Dioxide Water

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: SD17 Shape: oval Color: orange Size: 13 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2025-06-24

Medication Information

Purpose

Docusate Sodium............... Stool softener

Sennosides........................Laxative

Description

Docusate Sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg

Uses:

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
Generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Section 50565-1

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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 indicate a serious condition.

Section 50569-3

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

Stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits 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.

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.

Directions

age	starting dosage	maximum dosage
adults & children 12 years of age and over	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	ask a doctor	ask a doctor

Other Information

Each softgel contains: Calcium 3 mg, Sodium 5 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Inactive Ingredients

Polyethylene Glycol 400, Propylene Glycol, Yellow Beeswax, Povidone (PVPK-30), Colloidal silicon dioxide (Aerosil), Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, FD & C Red No.40, FD & C Yellow No.6, Titanium Dioxide, Purified Water.

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1 (718) 337-8733 or visit: [email protected]

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Structured Label Content

Uses:

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
Generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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 indicate a serious condition.

Section 50569-3 (50569-3)

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

Stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits 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.

Purpose

Docusate Sodium............... Stool softener

Sennosides........................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.

Directions (DIRECTIONS)

age	starting dosage	maximum dosage
adults & children 12 years of age and over	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	ask a doctor	ask a doctor

Other Information (OTHER INFORMATION)

Each softgel contains: Calcium 3 mg, Sodium 5 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Inactive Ingredients (INACTIVE INGREDIENTS)

Polyethylene Glycol 400, Propylene Glycol, Yellow Beeswax, Povidone (PVPK-30), Colloidal silicon dioxide (Aerosil), Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, FD & C Red No.40, FD & C Yellow No.6, Titanium Dioxide, Purified Water.

Questions Or Comments? (QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?)

Call 1 (718) 337-8733 or visit: [email protected]

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

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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