OTC Medication Information: Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative
STOOL SOFTENER PLUS STIMULANT LAXATIVE- docusate sodium and sennosides tablet
CVS Pharmacy
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- for overnight relief from occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6 to12 hours
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 told to do so 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 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 only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and older | take 2-4 tablets daily |
children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1-2 tablets daily |
children 2 to under 6 years of age | take up to 1 tablet daily |
children under 2 | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg
- each tablet contains: sodium 6 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silcon dioxide, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
Call 1-888-287-1915
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Compare to the active ingredients in Colace® 2-IN-1††
Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative
DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg / STOOL SOFTENER
SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg / STIMULANT LAXATIVE
GENTLE DEPENDABLE
- Relief in 6 to 12 hours
TABLETS
††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., distributor of Colace® 2- IN-1.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Product Label
CVS HEALTH Stool Softener
STOOL SOFTENER
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Labeler — CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |
Revised: 03/2024 CVS Pharmacy
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