Indications
Treats constipation by helping you have a bowel movement.
Brand Names
Senokot S
Perdiem
Femintrol
DR. Edward's Olive Laxative
Dok Plus
Doc Q Lax
Doc-Q-Lax
SennaLax-S
Peri-Colace
Sennalax-S
The Medicine Shoppe Medi-Natural Plus
Senna-S
Doculax Plus
Laxa-Basic Plus
Doxidan
When You Should Not Take The Medication
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.
How To Store And Dispose Of This Medicine
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Bleeding from your rectum.Skin rash.
Urine turns a different color.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, burping.If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
