Docusate and Senna
Colace W/Sennosides is a combination medication containing a stool softener (docusate sodium) and a stimulant laxative (sennosides). It is used to treat occasional constipation by softening stool and stimulating bowel movements to promote regularity.
A combination stool softener and stimulant laxative used to relieve occasional constipation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1872915
- Generic
- Colace W/Sennosides
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of occasional constipation and bowel irregularity, particularly useful when stool softener alone may be insufficient for relief.
Docusate sodium allows water and fats to penetrate the stool to soften it, while sennosides stimulate the colon to increase contractions and promote bowel movement.
Not recommended for long-term daily use. Should be used with adequate fluid intake. Patients should consult a healthcare provider if constipation persists beyond one week. Not for use in certain gastrointestinal conditions without medical guidance.
Official drug label
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