Docusate is a stool softener. Senna is a laxative.

Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative is a combination medicine used to treat occasional constipation.

Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Take Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative with a full glass of water.

It may be best to take this medicine at night or at bedtime. Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative should cause you to have a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours.

Do not take Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative 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 Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

You should not use Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative if you are allergic to docusate or senna, or if you are also taking mineral oil.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• nausea or vomiting;

• stomach pain;

• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for 2 weeks or longer; or

• an intestinal disorder such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.

Since Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other laxative or other stool softener that may contain ingredients similar to docusate or senna.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative and call your doctor at once if you have:

• rectal bleeding;

• severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting; or

• no bowel movement.

Common side effects of Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative may include:

• gas, bloating;

• diarrhea; or

• mild nausea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Other drugs may affect Stool Softener + Stimulant Laxative, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.