Stool softener and stimulant laxative combinations are used to treat constipation. The stool softener loosens the stool, making it easier to pass, and the stimulant laxative stimulates the bowel for easier stool passing.
Why are stool softener stimulant laxative combinations prescribed?
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.
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DOCUSATE SODIUM; SENNA prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool. It also helps the muscles in your intestines move stool. This makes it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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