Sennosides-Docusate Sodium

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 07, 2024

Pros & Cons


Sennosides (Senokot) Pros and Cons

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  • You can purchase sennosides over-the-counter without a prescription.
  • It relieves occasional constipation in 6-12 hours.
  • It is safe for use in children 2 years of age and older.
  • Sennosides works faster than other types of laxatives, such as docusate (Colace).

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  • Long-term use of sennosides for more than one week is not recommended.
  • It may need to be used with other laxatives to be effective.
  • Sennosides can cause bothersome side effects like stomach cramps in some people.