Docusate + Senna Benefits & Uses

Docusate + Senna is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Docusate + Senna Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 65 mg docusate and 10 mg senna
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 65 mg docusate and 10 mg senna, 1 tablet should be given to below 6 years old patients
Adult	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 65 mg docusate and 10 mg senna
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 65 mg docusate and 10 mg senna

Docusate + Senna Related Warnings

Is the use of Docusate + Senna safe for pregnant women?

Docusate + Senna can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Docusate + Senna right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Docusate + Senna safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Docusate + Senna.
What is the effect of Docusate + Senna on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Docusate + Senna on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Docusate + Senna on the Liver?

Using Docusate + Senna does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Docusate + Senna on the Heart?

Docusate + Senna is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Docusate + Senna with Other Drugs

Docusate + Senna should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Lactulose

Moderate

Furosemide

Torasemide

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Furosemide

Docusate + Senna Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Docusate + Senna unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Nausea and Vomiting
Abdominal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Docusate + Senna

Is this Docusate + Senna habit forming or addictive?

Docusate + Senna does not cause addiction.

Docusate + Senna Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Docusate + Senna

Taking Docusate + Senna with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Docusate + Senna

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Docusate + Senna with alcohol.