Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
SENNOSIDES A AND B (UNII: 1B5FPI42EN) (SENNOSIDES A AND B - UNII:1B5FPI42EN), DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG)
McKesson Packaging Services a business unit of McKesson Corporation
ORAL
OTC DRUG
Docusate Sodium...............Stool Softener Sennosides.........................Stimulant Laxative - relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) - generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
OTC monograph not final
SENNOSIDES AND DOCUSATE SODIUM- SENNOSIDES AND DOCUSATE SODIUM TABLET MCKESSON PACKAGING SERVICES A BUSINESS UNIT OF MCKESSON CORPORATION _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._ ---------- DRUG FACTS ACTIVE INGREDIENT Docusate Sodium 50mg Sennosides 8.6 mg PURPOSE Docusate Sodium...............Stool Softener Sennosides.........................Stimulant Laxative KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN USES relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours WARNINGS DO NOT USE this product if you are presently 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 a sudden change in bowel movements that persists over 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 could be signs of 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 If you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed the maximum dosage) or decrease dose until you are comfortable. Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over2 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 day1 tablets twice a day Children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor OTHER INFORMATION each tablet contains calcium 20mg, sodium 6mg (LOW SODIUM) store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS carnauba wax, coll Read the complete document