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Treats constipation by helping you have a bowel movement.
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Senokot S, Perdiem, Femintrol, DR. Edward's Olive Laxative, Dok Plus, Doc Q Lax, SennaLax-S, Peri-Colace, Senna-S, Doculax Plus, Laxa-Basic Plus, Doxidan, Diosuccin C, SennaPrompt |
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Laxative, Stimulant Combination
Senokot S, Perdiem, Femintrol, DR. Edward's Olive Laxative, Dok Plus, Doc Q Lax, SennaLax-S, Peri-Colace, Senna-S, Doculax Plus, Laxa-Basic Plus, Doxidan, Diosuccin C, SennaPrompt
Uses
Treats constipation by helping you have a bowel movement.
Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Granule, Capsule, Powder for Suspension.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If you have had a sudden change in your bowel movements in the past two weeks, ask your doctor before using this medicine.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
Drink a full glass of water when you take this medicine.
- One full glass of water is about 8 ounces or 1 cup.
- Drinking 6 to 8 full glasses of water every day will help keep your bowel movements soft.
You might need to mix the granules or powder with water before you take each dose.
- Drink this mixture right away.
- Do not swallow the granules or powder dry unless the directions say you can.
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Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Use this medicine at bedtime, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Bleeding from your rectum.
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Skin rash.
Urine turns a different color.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to senna, sennosides, docusate, casanthranol, or psyllium.
- Some brand names for these medicines are Correctol® stool softener, Ex-Lax®, Colace®, or Metamucil®.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to any other laxative medicines.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Do not use this medicine if you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless your health caregiver tells you to use it.
If you do not have a bowel movement after using this medicine, talk to your doctor.
- Most people will have a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours after using this laxative.
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You should not use this laxative for more than 1 week unless your doctor says it is okay.
- Laxatives may be habit-forming and can harm your bowels if you use them too long.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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