FDA Label for Senna With Docusate Sodium

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Senna With Docusate Sodium Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Hhh Pharmaceuticals. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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Drug Facts


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each tablet)                    Purpose

Docusate sodium 50 mg.......................................Stool softner

Sennosides 8.6 mg................................................Laxative


Uses



  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes 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

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 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.


Directions



take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

age

starting dosage

maximum dosage

adults and children 12 years of age and over

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

½ 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 21 mg, sodium 3 mg. VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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