Sennosides, Docusate Sodium

Uses of Sennosides, Docusate Sodium

Established uses

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

How to take Sennosides, Docusate Sodium

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 over 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 years ask a doctor

Dosage

Follow the dose prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. The ranges below are general information, not a personal prescription.

Adults

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 over 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 years ask a doctor

Side effects of Sennosides, Docusate Sodium

Warnings and who should not take it

Warnings and precautions

• 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 two 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 right away.

Overdose

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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