senna + docusate

Senna + docusate is an oral combination medication used to treat occasional constipation. It contains two active ingredients with complementary mechanisms of action: - **Senna** (sennosides) is a stimulant laxative that increases intestinal motility by stimulating the smooth muscle of the colon. This promotes bowel movements by increasing peristalsis. - **Docusate** is a stool softener (emollient laxative) that works by increasing the amount of water in the stool. This makes stools softer and easier to pass. The combination provides both stimulation for bowel movement and softening of stool for more effective relief from constipation. It is typically used short-term and should not be taken for more than 7 days without medical supervision[1][2][5].

Brand names

Colace 2-in-1Colace2-in-1Colace-2-in-1Senexon-SSenna PlusSenna SSenna-Time SDoc-Q-LaxDoculaxDok PlusGentlax SPeri-ColaceSennalax-SSenokot SSenoSol-SS

Other names

docusate and sennadocusate/senna