LAXACIN- docusate sodium and sennosides tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG), SENNOSIDES A AND B (UNII: 1B5FPI42EN) (SENNOSIDES A AND B - UNII:1B5FPI42EN)

Available from:

Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purposes Stool softener Laxative Uses - relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) - generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours 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 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.

Product summary:

Laxacin tablets are supplied as follows: Bottles of 100 tablets NDC: 80425-0345-01

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

LAXACIN- DOCUSATE SODIUM AND SENNOSIDES TABLET
ADVANCED RX PHARMACY OF TENNESSEE, LLC
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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LAXACIN 50MG/8.6MG TABLETS
DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)_
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
_PURPOSES_
Stool softener
Laxative
_USES_
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
_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
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IFyou 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.
_DIRECTIONS_
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
AGE
STARTING DOSE
MAXIMUM DOSE
adults and children 12
years and older
2 tablets once a day
4 tablets twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet once a day
2 tablets twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years
1/2 tablet once a day
1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 years
ask a doctor
ask a doctor
_OTHER INFORMATION_
each tablet contains: CALCIUM 20 MG, SODIUM 4 MG
keep lid tightly closed
store at room temperature in a dry place
_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS_Croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10, dextrose,
dicalcium
phosphate, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate,
microcrystalline
cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silica, sodium benzoate, stearic acid,
titanium dioxide.
_QUESTIONS?_If you have any qu