Stool softener / stimulant laxative combinations are used to treat occasional constipation. They work by combining a stool softener, which helps to moisten and soften the stool, with a stimulant laxative, which increases bowel movements by stimulating the muscles of the intestines. These combinations are usually taken orally in the form of tablets or capsules. Examples include docusate sodium / sennosides (Senna-S, Dok Plus). You can choose the form that best fits your needs.