DOCUSATE AND SENNA
(DOK yoo sate and SEN a) Brand: Doc-Q-Lax, Doculax, Dok Plus, Gentlax S, Peri-Colace, Senna Plus, Senna S, Sennalax-S, Senokot S, SenoSol-SS
What is the most significant information I must know about docusate and senna?
• Use this medicine as directed on the label, or as your doctor has predesigned. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to docusate and senna, or if you are also taking mineral oil.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist till using docusate and senna if you have nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, a sudden change in bowel habits, or an intestinal mess (such as Crohn's malady or ulcerative colitis).
• Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Do not take this medicine for longer than 7 days in a row. Call your doctor if your constipation does not improve or if it gets worse.
• Stop taking this docusate and senna and call your doctor at once if you have rectal bleeding, severe stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, or if you do not have a bowel movement.
• Do not use any another over-the-counter laxatives or another stool softener without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.
What is docusate and senna?
• Docusate is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.
• Senna is a laxative. It stimulates muscle movement in the intestines.
• The combination of docusate and senna is used to treat casual constipation.
• Docusate and senna may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till using docusate and senna?
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to docusate and senna, or if you are also taking mineral oil.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using docusate and senna if you have:
· nausea or vomiting;
· stomach pain;
· a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for 2 weeks or longer; or
· if you have an intestinal mess such as Crohn's malady or ulcerative colitis.
• Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
• It is not known whether docusate and senna passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Ask a doctor till giving this medicine to a baby younger than 2 years old.
How must I use docusate and senna?
• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
• It may be excellent to take this medicine at night or at bedtime. Docusate and senna must reason you to have a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours.
• Do not take this medicine for longer than 7 days in a row, unless your doctor tells you to.
• Call your doctor if your constipation does not improve or if it gets worse after taking docusate and senna.
• Store docusate and senna at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since docusate and senna is taken as needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medicine regularly, take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to take the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea.
What must I avoid while using docusate and senna?
• Do not use any another over-the-counter laxatives or another stool softener without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Docusate or senna may be contained in another medicines accessible over the counter. If you take determined commodity together you may accidentally take too many of a determined medication. Read the label of any another medication you are using to see if it contains docusate or senna.
What are the possible side effects of docusate and senna?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using docusate and senna and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· rectal bleeding;
· severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting; or
· no bowel movement.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· gas, bloating;
· diarrhea; or
· mild nausea.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect docusate and senna?
• There may be another drugs that can interact with docusate and senna. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about docusate and senna.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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