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docusate sodium and sennosides

FDA Drug Profile — Stool Softener Laxative, Stool Softener, Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative, Stool Softener Laxative Plus Stimulant, Stool Softener with Stimulant Laxative

Drug Details

Generic Name: docusate sodium and sennosides
Brand Names: Stool Softener Laxative, Stool Softener, Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative, Stool Softener Laxative Plus Stimulant, Stool Softener with Stimulant Laxative, Stool Softener with laxative, Stool Softener Stimulant laxative, Vegetable Laxative and Stool Softner, Stool Softener Plus Stimulant
Application Number: M007
Sponsor: TOP CARE (Topco Associates LLC)
NDC Codes: 34
Dosage Forms: TABLET, TABLET, COATED
Routes: ORAL
Active Ingredients: DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES

Indications and Usage

Uses for overnight relief from occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

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 directed 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 a period of 2 weeks 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. 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.