Medicine guide

Laxacin

50 mg + 8.6 mg · Tablet

  • Available without prescription
Made by
Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2024-12-31

What it is

Stool softener Laxative

Used for
  • Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
How to take it

Adults and children 12 years and older 2 tablets once a day 4 tablets twice a day

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

If you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
41other products contain Docusate Sodium and Sennosides — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

From the official label · 2024-12-31 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dose maximum dose
  • adults and children 12 years and older 2 tablets once a day 4 tablets twice a day
  • children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet once a day 2 tablets twice a day
  • children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day
  • children under 2 years
  • ask a doctor
  • ask a doctor

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Stop and get help if

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

What it looks like and how it is packed

Laxacin tablets are supplied as follows: Bottles of 100 tablets NDC: 80425-0345-01

Quoted from the official label, section “How Supplied”.

How to store it

  • each tablet contains:
  • calcium 20 mg, sodium 4 mg keep lid tightly closed
  • store at room temperature in a dry place

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Stool softener Laxative

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

Croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10, dextrose, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silica, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide.

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

If you have any questions or comments, or to report an adverse event, please contact (800) 495-6078

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Colour dyesD&C yellow #10; FD&C yellow #6Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • SugarsdextroseRelevant to diabetes and dental health.
  • Titanium dioxidetitanium dioxideA whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Every version of this medicine (50)

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Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byAdvanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC
Active substanceDocusate Sodium and Sennosides
Strength50 mg + 8.6 mg
FormTablet
RouteOral
Packs100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
NDC80425-0345

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

2 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

  • Tablet2 products
    • 50 mg + 8.6 mg2

      50 mg + 8.6 mg · 2 companies

      • Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC · this page
      • Alexso, Inc

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.