Doss Sodium 8.33 Mg / Sennosides, Usp 1.36 Mg Oral Tablet
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Docusate sodium 8.33mg
Sennosides 1.36mg
Purposes
Docusate sodium Stool softener laxative
Sennosides Stimulant laxative
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Uses
■for the relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
■generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
WARNINGS
Warnings
Do not use laxative products for a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use
if you have
■abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
■noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative (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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
PRECAUTIONS
Frequent or prolonged use of this preparation may result in dependence on laxatives.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions
adults and children 12 years and older - take 6 to 12 tablets once or twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years - take 5 to 7 tablets once or twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years - take 3 to 5 tablets once or twice a day
children under 2 years - consult a doctor
■once or twice daily, preferably morning and evening, when needed or as directed by a doctor
■start initial dosage with minimum dose, then adjust it to suit to bowel condition
Other information
■each tablet contains calcium 5 mg
Inactive ingredients caramel, carmellose calcium, cinnamon, dibasic calcium phosphate, FDandC Blue No. 2, fennel, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, mentha oil, microcrystalline cellulose, moutan bark, pharbitis seed, polyoxyethylene (105) polyoxypropylene (5) glycol, silicon dioxide, simethicone, synthetic iron oxide, talc
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