Calcium Polycarbophil / Sennosides, USP
Calcium Polycarbophil/Sennosides is a combination laxative medication containing both a bulk-forming agent and a stimulant laxative. It is used to treat constipation and bowel irregularities by promoting softer stools and stimulating bowel contractions.
A combination laxative that relieves constipation through dual mechanisms of softening stool and stimulating bowel movement.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008314
- Generic
- Calcium Polycarbophil / Sennosides, Usp
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of occasional constipation and irregular bowel movements. May also be used for constipation associated with certain conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome or when softer stools are desired.
Calcium polycarbophil absorbs water in the intestines to form a gel that adds bulk and softens stool, while sennosides stimulate the colon to increase muscle contractions, helping move stool through the digestive tract.
May take 1-3 days to produce a bowel movement. Should be taken with adequate fluid. Not recommended for long-term daily use without medical supervision. May interact with other medications by affecting absorption.
Official drug label
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