Docusate Sodium 50 mg & Sennosides 8.6 mg Capsules (Red)

Manufacturer: SOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Effective date: 2026-01-28
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 2
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:35:12

Label at a glance#

ProductDocusate Sodium and Sennosides

Active ingredientSENNOSIDES, DOCUSATE SODIUM

Label structure12 sections

Indications and uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally causes 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 and children 12 years of age and older 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day children 6 to 12 years of age 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

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 causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours

WarningsDo not use

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.

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 accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor.

Age	Starting Dosage	Maximum Dosage
adults and children 12 years of age and older	2 softgels once a day	4 softgels twice a day
children 6 to 12 years of age	1 softgel once a day	2 softgels twice a day
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor	ask a doctor

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

each softgel contains: Sodium 3 mg
store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Propylene glycol, Povidone, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Yellow wax, Polyethylene glycol 400, Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, FD&C Red No.40, Titanium dioxide and Purified water.

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Bottle Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
1791612	sennosides 8.6 MG / docusate sodium 50 MG Oral Capsule	PSN	2
1791612	docusate sodium 50 MG / sennosides, USP 8.6 MG Oral Capsule	SCD	2
1791612	DOSS Sodium 50 MG / sennosides, USP 8.6 MG Oral Capsule	SY	2

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
Resource	Code type	Value	Equivalent identifiers	Source image
Barcode	EAN-13	0335916045419	GTIN-13: 0335916045419 EAN-13: 0335916045419 GTIN-12: 335916045419 UPC-A: 335916045419 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00335916045419	Docusate Sodium 50 mg and Sennosides 8.6 mg RED.jpg

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product concept	Relation	Version	Effective
6084a4f4-5437-c9a5-caec-5361ee075a59	Product name	1	20140508
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9514609b-a2a9-f8ec-6ba6-3f8e5ee89877	Product name	1	20140508

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	Strength	SPL version
35916-0454-1	Docusate Sodium and Sennosides	500 in 1 BOTTLE	CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED	500		2

Products#

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Docusate Sodium and Sennosides
POVIDONE K30
YELLOW WAX
GLYCERIN
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
SENNOSIDES
FD&C RED NO. 40
WATER
GELATIN
SORBITOL
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
SILICON DIOXIDE
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400
DOCUSATE SODIUM
DOCUSATE

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
35916-0454	35916-0454-1

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 13 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
POVIDONE K30	U725QWY32X	IACT
YELLOW WAX	2ZA36H0S2V	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	IACT
SENNOSIDES	3FYP5M0IJX	ACTIB
FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
GELATIN	2G86QN327L	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	15FIX9V2JP	IACT
SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400	B697894SGQ	IACT
DOCUSATE SODIUM	F05Q2T2JA0	ACTIB

Source Document#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Docusate Sodium and Sennosides	DOCUSATE SODIUM AND SENNOSIDES	SOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED	1ad73079-ebb3-dae7-e063-6294a90a0558	2026-01-28	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 35916-0454-1 ndc (product): 35916-0454 ndc11 (package): 35916045401 spl id: 47db8971-4012-5504-e063-6294a90afd37 spl set id: 1ad73079-ebb3-dae7-e063-6294a90a0558

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