SenoSol-SS

Use this medication as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to docusate and senna, or if you are also taking mineral oil.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using docusate and senna if you have nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, a sudden change in bowel habits, or an intestinal disorder (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).

Do not use this medication without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Do not take this medication 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 other over-the-counter laxatives or other stool softener without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.

Since docusate and senna is taken as needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

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

• It is used to treat hard stools (constipation).

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Do not use SenoSol-SS for more than 1 week unless told to do so by your doctor.
• Do not use other laxatives or stool softeners unless told to do so by the doctor.
• If you have rectal bleeding or you do not have a bowel movement after using this medicine, talk with your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using SenoSol-SS while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Applies to docusate / senna: oral tablet

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Applies to docusate / senna: oral tablet

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects of docusate have included gastrointestinal cramping.

Gastrointestinal side effects of senna have included esophageal impaction and duodenal bezoars. These effects have been reported in patients receiving a bulk laxative product containing 82% psyllium and 18% senna (commercially available as Perdiem Overnight Relief).[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

One case has been reported involving a factory worker who developed IgE-mediated asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis five months after exposure to senna.[Ref]

Hypersensitivity side effects of senna have rarely included occupational sensitization to senna.[Ref]

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects of docusate have included at least one case report of hypomagnesemia.[Ref]

Metabolic abnormalities reported include hypomagnesemia in one woman who took docusate chronically throughout her pregnancy. Magnesium levels returned to normal following discontinuation of docusate.[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects of senna have rarely included finger clubbing.[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects of docusate have included rash.[Ref]

Some side effects of SenoSol-SS may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.