FDA Label for Stool Softener And Stimulant Laxative
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Stool Softener And Stimulant Laxative Product Label
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Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purposes
Stool Softener
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Warnings
Otc - 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
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
Otc - Stop Use
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.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - 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.
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 years ask a doctor
Other Information
- each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 6 mg (VERY LOW SODIUM)
- Store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredient
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Otc - Questions
Questions or comments call 1-877-290-4008
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