LAXATIVE Docusate sodium and Sennosides PARAFFIN LECITHIN, SOYBEAN SYNTHETIC BEESWAX SILICON DIOXIDE CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM TITANIUM DIOXIDE GELATIN GLYCERIN NONCRYSTALLIZING SORBITOL SOLUTION POVIDONE K30 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 D&C RED NO. 33 FD&C RED NO. 40 WATER DOCUSATE SODIUM DOCUSATE SENNOSIDES SENNOSIDES 584
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours
Indications & Usage
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours
Dosage & Administration
Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage adults & children 12 years of age & over 2 tablets once a day 4 tablets twice a day children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 tablet once a day 2 tablets twice a day children 2 to under 6 years ½ tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
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 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week 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)
Purpose
Purpose Stool softener Laxative
Do Not Use
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
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
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. (1-800-222-1222)
Storage & Handling
Other information • each tablet contains: calcium 2 mg and sodium 6 mg • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F)
Questions
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