Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to12 hours
Stool Softener Laxative
- Manufacturer
- Walgreens
- Effective date
- 2024-11-18
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 6
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 00:37:52
Label at a glance#
ProductStool Softener Laxative
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years and older take 2-4 tablets daily children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1-2 tablets daily children 2 to under 6 years of age take up to 1 tablet daily children under 2 ask a doctor
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Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6 to12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor
- if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts 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 could be signs of 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses.
| adults and children 12 years and older | take 2-4 tablets daily |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1-2 tablets daily |
| children 2 to under 6 years of age | take up to 1 tablet daily |
| children under 2 | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 21 mg
- each tablet contains: sodium 5 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silcon dioxide, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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Compare to the active ingredients in Colace® 2-IN-1††
Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative
DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg / STOOL SOFTENER
SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg / STIMULANT LAXATIVE
GENTLE DEPENDABLE
- Relief in 6 to 12 hours
- 2-in1
TABLETS
††This product is not manufactured of distributed by Avrio Health L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace® 2-IN-1.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
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DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREENS CO,
200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015
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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0363-8780-20 | Stool Softener Laxative | 200 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | TABLET | 200 | 6 | |
| 0363-8780-60 | Stool Softener Laxative | 60 in 1 BOTTLE | TABLET | 60 | 6 | |
| 0363-8780-60 | Stool Softener Laxative | 1 in 1 BOX | TABLET | 1 | 6 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Stool Softener Laxative
- docusate sodium and sennosides
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
- DOCUSATE
- SENNOSIDES
- CARNAUBA WAX
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
- DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- HYPROMELLOSES
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- STEARIC ACID
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- ALUMINUM OXIDE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 0363-8780 | 0363-8780-20, 0363-8780-60 |
Ingredients#
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Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0fc84aa8-8b6b-40b9-8930-f98e203a2697 | e2e58bc0-ebfe-40a7-8e9d-2990981ff6dd | 2024-11-18 | Warnings | 0fc84aa8-8b6b-40b9-8930-f98e203a2697 e2e58bc0-ebfe-40a7-8e9d-2990981ff6dd |
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