Indications and uses
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours
LAXATIVE
- Manufacturer
- RITE AID CORPORATION
- Effective date
- 2024-12-30
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 6
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 00:49:52
Label at a glance#
ProductLAXATIVE
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES
Label structure10 sections
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 2 mg and sodium 6 mg • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F)
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active Ingredient (in each Softgel)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Laxative
Uses
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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 • you need to use a stool softener
laxative for more than 1 week
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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 |
Other information
• each tablet contains: calcium 2 mg and sodium 6 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F)
Inactive ingredients
Light liquid paraffin, Soya lecithin, Beeswax, Colloidal silicon dioxide (aerosol), Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, titanium dioxide, Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol sorbitan, Povidone, FD&C Yellow-6, FD&C Red-33, spl, Purified water
Questions or comments?
1-888-333-9792
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Distributed by:
RITE AID
30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011
www.riteaid.com
Made in India
Label
Carton
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11822-1572-6 | LAXATIVE | 60 in 1 BOTTLE | CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED | 60 | 6 | |
| 11822-1572-6 | LAXATIVE | 1 in 1 CARTON | CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED | 1 | 6 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
| NDC | Dashboard title | SPL version | Validation | Dashboard ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11822-1572 | LAXATIVE (DOCUSATE SODIUM AND SENNOSIDES) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [RITE AID CORPORATION] | 6 | Legacy NDC, 2 package rows | 20250101_39b4caf7-a278-40d4-831a-1f74c871e261.zip |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- LAXATIVE
- Docusate sodium and Sennosides
- PARAFFIN
- LECITHIN, SOYBEAN
- SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- GELATIN
- GLYCERIN
- NONCRYSTALLIZING SORBITOL SOLUTION
- POVIDONE K30
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- D&C RED NO. 33
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- WATER
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
- DOCUSATE
- SENNOSIDES
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 11822-1572 | 11822-1572-6 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| PARAFFIN | I9O0E3H2ZE | IACT |
| LECITHIN, SOYBEAN | 1DI56QDM62 | IACT |
| SYNTHETIC BEESWAX | 08MNR5YE2R | IACT |
| SILICON DIOXIDE | ETJ7Z6XBU4 | IACT |
| CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM | K679OBS311 | IACT |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 15FIX9V2JP | IACT |
| GELATIN | 2G86QN327L | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| NONCRYSTALLIZING SORBITOL SOLUTION | 9E0S3UM200 | IACT |
| POVIDONE K30 | U725QWY32X | IACT |
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | IACT |
| D&C RED NO. 33 | 9DBA0SBB0L | IACT |
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM | F05Q2T2JA0 | ACTIB |
| SENNOSIDES | 3FYP5M0IJX | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a7fb18d-ef2c-2218-e063-6394a90af89f | 39b4caf7-a278-40d4-831a-1f74c871e261 | 2024-12-30 | Warnings | 2a7fb18d-ef2c-2218-e063-6394a90af89f 39b4caf7-a278-40d4-831a-1f74c871e261 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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