Docusate Sodium Senna

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Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS).[2][3][4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally.[1] In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly...

I've been prescribed both by the same doctor with the expressed knowledge that they are different. I don't use this doctor any longer and would like to avoid contacting her. Both are laxatives to assist with side affects from chemotherapy and narcotic pain medication. I'm curious if one is any different than the other aside from their color and manufactures. ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? Yes, they are different. The DSS stands for Docusate Sodium, it is actually considered a stool softener. Unlike a stimulant laxative, it will take 12 to 72 hours to produce a bowel movement, it really just helps soften it up, which may get it moving. Its typical side effects may include nausea and gas. Senna, however, is a natural herb that is used as a laxative, so it actually does help make...

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It's senna-s, a laxative. Docusate sodium 50mg. Imprint is actually TCL 081. ## Hi Kelly, Thanks for sharing those details on Senna-s. For anyone else who may be seeking confirmation, a round orange pill imprinted with "TCL 081" is in fact identified as Senna-S, containing: Docusate sodium (50 mg) + Sennosides (8.6 mg). Manufacturer: Time Cap Laboratories Inc I wasn't sure if you were attempting to reply to someone else's message judging from the wording of your post, but I hope this info helps verify your efforts!

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It's circular red and has SS2 imprint ## The round red pill you're describing is identified as Docusate sodium 50 mg + Sennosides 8.6 mg. It is used in the treatment of bowel preparation and constipation. Manufacturer: McKesson You can learn more about this drug on the page for Senna Details I hope this info helps! ## Thank you David, I was concerned about this, but you have put my fears to rest.

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The pill labeled TCLL 60 is a laxative stool softener. It's sometimes prescribed when patients are taking opiates (such as oxycodone) in order to prevent constipation. ## Hello Fixxer, I found a pill I believe to be what you're describing. I found a Docusate Sodium and Senna docusate sodium 50 mg / sennosides 8.6 mg which is a laxative used to treat constipation. I have added some additional information below and a picture as well to ensure that I have the right pill. Imprint: TCL 097 Active Ingredients: docusate sodium 50 mg / sennosides 8.6 mg Color: Red Shape: Round Labeler: Major Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inactive Inactive Ingredients: - carnauba wax - silicon dioxide - croscarmellose sodium - calcium phosphate dihydrate dibasic - FD&C Red No. 40 - hypromelloses - magnesium ...

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round red pill with s44 on it ## My wife bought a bottle of equate Stool Softener from WalMart. In the bottle are two small round pills with S44 on it. What are these pills. ## They are also stool softner. Prolly a manufacters error. ## Just to confirm, I have dentified Pill imprint S44 as Docusate sodium and senna docusate sodium 50 mg / sennosides 8.6 mg. Docusate/senna belongs to the drug class laxatives and is used in the treatment of acute constipation. Manufacturer: McKesson You can learn more about this drug on the page for Docusate Sodium + Senna Details I hope this info helps! ## It's to loosen & soften up your bowls so it will come out. It's to make you poop. Mine get so backed up @ ×'s that I've had to take 15 - 18 bcz any other amount that I'd tr...

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I found container in sons car. The pill is round and orange. It is marked by a capital A on top with 652 imprinted underneath. The reverse side is unmarked. I flushed script, but son has had a past of substance abuse. Somebody please help! ## The medication you describe is most likely Docusate Sodium, distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals Inc and used as a stool softener. ## The pill which you are describing is used as a laxative. It contains Docusate 50 mg + Senna 8.6 mg. Hope this helps!

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I found a round red pill with 544 embossed in it. Do you know what it is? ## This may be Walmart's Equate Stool Softener with Stimulant Laxative (compare to Peri-Colase). ## i found a tiny red pill that has [ ] an imprint on one side. does anyone know what it is? ## @Susan, Is there any chance that the pill you have says "S44" instead of "544"? If so, a round red pill with S44 is reportedly identified as Docusate sodium/senna docusate sodium (50 mg) + Sennosides (8.6 mg). This is a laxative used for treating constipation, as post #1 suggested. For verification, the product labeler/distributor is listed as McKesson and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 62011-0165. I hope this helps!

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NDC Database

Senna/Docusate Sodium Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Medsource Pharmaceuticals ## Markings: TCL097 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 45865-913-30

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Docusate Sodium and Senna Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Direct Rx ## Markings: TCL;131 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Purple ## Package Codes: 61919-518-60

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Laxative Docusate Sodium With Senna Oral Tablet, Coated by Topco Associates LLC ## Package Codes: 36800-861-01

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Senna Plus (Sennosides 8.6 mg / Docusate Sodium 50 Ug) by American Health Packaging ## Markings: CPC490 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Brown ## Package Codes: 68084-050-01