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Senokot-S
standardized senna concentrate and docusate sodium · Senokot-S is an over-the-counter drug containing standardized senna concentrate and docusate sodium, made by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc..
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Not classified
- Route
- Oral
- Manufacturers
- 1
Drug Facts
Drug facts
- Generic name
- standardized senna concentrate and docusate sodium
- Active ingredients
- Docusate Sodium, Sennosides
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Label holder
- Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.
- FDA application
- M007
- Label updated
- 08/21/2026
Active ingredients
(in each tablet) Docusate sodium 50mg Sennosides 8.6mg
Purpose
Stool softener Laxative
Uses
Drug Facts
Directions
Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age startingdosage maximumdosage adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 tablets oncea day 4 tablets twicea day children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet once a day 2 tablets twice a day children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Do not use
If you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by adoctor laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directedby a doctor
Ask a doctor before use
Stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues overa period of 2 weeks
When using this product
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop using and ask a doctor if youhave rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use ofa laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reachof children. In case ofoverdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center rightaway.
How supplied
Other information each tablet contains: calcium 7 mg, sodium 4 mg VERYLOW SODIUM store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C(59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C Yellow#5 Lake*, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate,maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethyleneglycol, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, stearic acid,talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin ©2020 Avrio Health L.P. A1023
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tablet | 8.6 mg / 50 mg | oral | 1 |
What pharmacies pay
National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), week of 10/21/2026
Pharmacies paid about $0.408 per tablet, capsule or unit across 3 package codes.
NADAC is a survey of what retail pharmacies pay to buy a drug. It is not the price you pay at the counter, which depends on your insurance and the pharmacy.
Manufacturers and labels
1 FDA label
- Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.Shown hereM007 · Label 08/21/2026 · NDC 67618-310Full label
Related recalls
FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient
- Class IIDrugOngoing11/27/2024Docusate Sodium 250 mg, 1 Softgel in blister card-foils, 100-count unit dose box, www.safecorhealth.com...Safecor Health, LLC · cGMP Deviations: Observations were made that some blister...
- Class IIDrugOngoing10/30/2024OneLAX Docusate Sodium Liquid (docusate sodium 50 mg/5 mL) Stool Softener Laxative, 16 FL OZ (473 mL)...Akron Pharma, Inc. · CGMP Deviations
- Class IIDrugOngoing06/07/2023DOCU LIQUID (docusate sodium, 50 mg/5 mL), packaged in 473mL bottles and b)10mL Unit Dose cups...Akorn, Inc. · CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer...
- Class IDrug01/26/2022SENNA Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mL unit-dose cups, packaged in 24 cups per carton, Mfg for: AvKARE, TN...Lohxa, LLC · Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product
- Class IIIDrug11/13/2019Sankaijo BOTANICAL LAXATIVE (docusate sodium 8.33 mg and sennosides 1.36 mg) tablets, 150-count bottles...Sato Pharmaceutical Inc. · Subpotent Drug: Formulated amount of sennosides component is less...
Senokot-S: common questions
- What is Senokot-S used for?
- Drug Facts
- Is Senokot-S a prescription drug?
- No. Senokot-S is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Senokot-S?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Stool Softener Laxative, Senna S, Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative, Senna S.
- Who makes Senokot-S?
- Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc. lists Senokot-S with the FDA.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 08/21/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice