LAXATIVE

Manufacturer
Rite Aid Corporation | Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC | MEDGEL PRIVATE LIMITED
Effective date
2021-12-07
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 22:24:18

Label at a glance#

ProductLAXATIVE
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES
Label structure15 sections

Indications and uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours

Dosage and administration

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor  Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage adults & children 12 years of age & over 2 tablets once a day 4 tablets twice a day children 6 to under 12 years of age 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

Storage and handling

• each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg and sodium 6 mg • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stool softener

Laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

• stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

if you are if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

 AgeStarting DosageMaximum Dosage
adults & children 12 years of age & over2 tablets once a day4 tablets twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years of age1 tablet once a day2 tablets twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years½ tablet once a day1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 yearsask a doctorask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg and sodium 6 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Yellow No. 6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, polyethylene glycol 400, purified water, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-888-333-9792

Distributed by:

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Rite Aid
30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, Pa 17011

Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

RA Laxative CartonRA Laxative Carton

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NDC Codes#

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Product NDCPackage NDC
11822-156811822-1568-6

Ingredients#

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spl set id: 17e9c04a-c7d0-478c-a975-907d4235b447

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