Medi-Laxx Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Medi-Sulting
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Medi-Laxx against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Medi-Laxx is a dietary supplement by Medi-Sulting with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for short-term constipation relief, bowel cleansing before procedures, occasional irregularity.Based on those ingredients, 140 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sennosides. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Medi-Laxx by Medi-Sulting
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Medi-Laxx has 2 active ingredients: sennosides (from senna, a plant-based stimulant laxative) and docusate sodium (a stool softener). Together they're meant to relieve constipation—sennosides trigger bowel contractions, while docusate makes stool easier to pass.
The tablet also contains inactive ingredients like magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and microcrystalline cellulose, which help shape and stabilize the tablet.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Senna is likely effective for constipation relief. It's possibly effective for bowel prep (cleansing the bowel before a procedure), though the evidence is less robust.
The data we hold doesn't establish whether it helps with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Docusate's effectiveness isn't rated in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Senna is generally well tolerated when used short-term in normal doses, but it's not meant for long-term daily use without your doctor's okay. The most common side effects are abdominal cramps, pain, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, and urgent bowel movements; urine may also discolor.
Skin reactions are rare but serious, and excessive long-term use has been linked in rare cases to finger clubbing and other bone and muscle changes. Use only as your doctor advises, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding—the safety data for senna in pregnancy and lactation is incomplete, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Medi-Laxx, double-check your medications against these types: estrogens (birth control, HRT), diuretics (water pills), warfarin (blood thinner), digoxin (heart medication), and other stimulant laxatives. All carry Moderate-severity interaction risks with senna.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Medi-Laxx is a straightforward choice for short-term constipation relief. If you take estrogen (birth control, hormone therapy), diuretics, warfarin, digoxin, or other stimulant laxatives, check with your pharmacist before starting.
Don't use it long-term without medical guidance.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Medi-Laxx, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Medi-Sulting |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 18, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 264308 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Medi-Laxx by Medi-Sulting, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Docusate Sodium | 50 mg | -- |
| Sennosides | 8.6 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose
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General Statements
Questions? 888-907-2833
NDC# 76074 301 32
Formulation
Made in USA
Stool softener & laxative
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases.
Formula
Docusate Sodium 50 mg Sennosides (Senna) 8.6 mg
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement; take 1 tablet before meal twice a day.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your physician before using this product if you are pregnant, lactating, or are being treated for a serious medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
If seal is broken, do not use.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Medi-Laxx by Medi-Sulting label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Medi-Laxx by Medi-Sulting
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Docusate Sodium
Sennosides
Interacts with140 drugs
Senna is a plant-based stimulant laxative that is widely used and generally effective for short-term relief of constipation. It is best used occasiona...
Sennosides monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Medi-Laxx by Medi-Sulting Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Medi-Laxx contains sennosides, a stimulant laxative that interacts with several medication types.
The most serious documented concern is with estrogens (including birth control pills and hormone therapy): senna may reduce how well your body absorbs estrogen, potentially lowering its effectiveness. This happens because senna speeds up how quickly food and drugs move through your intestines.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Senna also poses Moderate-severity risks with diuretics (water pills), other stimulant laxatives, warfarin (a blood thinner), and digoxin (a heart medication). With diuretics and other laxatives, there's a risk of losing too much potassium and fluids.
Warfarin's blood-thinning effect can be increased by senna-induced diarrhea, raising your bleeding risk. Digoxin becomes riskier when senna depletes potassium, which can trigger heart problems.
We couldn't check the other ingredient, docusate sodium, because we hold no interaction data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 140 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Medi-Laxx interact with 140 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Medi-Laxx interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sennosides
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Acetazolamide interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Ammonium Chloride interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Sennosides + Armodafinil interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking senna may interfere with the absorption of exogenous estrogens.
Read the full Sennosides + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Benzthiazide interactionBisacodylDulcolax, Gentlax
How Bisacodyl interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Sennosides + Bisacodyl interactionBisacodyl, DocusateDulcolax Laxative Tabs
How Bisacodyl, Docusate interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Sennosides + Bisacodyl, Docusate interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide, PotassiumBurinex K
How Bumetanide, Potassium interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Bumetanide, Potassium interactionCaffeine, Potassium Salicylate, SalicylamideTrim-Elim
How Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCasanthranolDoxidan Liquid Gels
How Casanthranol interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Sennosides + Casanthranol interactionCasanthranol, DocusateDoxidan
How Casanthranol, Docusate interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Sennosides + Casanthranol, Docusate interactionCasanthranol, Docusate PotassiumDialose Plus
How Casanthranol, Docusate Potassium interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Sennosides + Casanthranol, Docusate Potassium interactionCasanthranol, Docusate SodiumPeri-Colace
How Casanthranol, Docusate Sodium interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Sennosides + Casanthranol, Docusate Sodium interactionCastor Oil (otc Drug)Purge
How Castor Oil (otc Drug) interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Sennosides + Castor Oil (otc Drug) interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with Medi-Laxx — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennosidesDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Sennosides + Chlorothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Medi-Laxx with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Sennosides
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with digoxin.
Overuse/abuse of senna increases the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Overuse of senna might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss and increase the risk for hypokalemia.
Estrogens
Theoretically, taking senna may interfere with the absorption of exogenous estrogens.
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that senna reduces the absorption of estradiol and decreases serum concentrations of estrone and estrone sulfate by decreasing intestinal transit time.
Stimulant Laxatives
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Senna is a stimulant laxative; concomitant use with other stimulant laxatives might compound fluid and electrolyte loss.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, excessive use of senna might increase the effects of warfarin.
Senna has stimulant laxative effects and can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. In one case report, excessive use of senna for 3 weeks resulted in diarrhea, bloody stools, and an elevated INR of 11.9.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Medi-Laxx, from the product label.
Medi-Sulting
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- Medi-Sulting.com
- Street Address
- 547 Cityspace Place
- City
- San Jose
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95136
- Phone Number
- 888-907-2833
- Web Address
- www.medi-sulting.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Medi-Laxx’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Medi-Laxx's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 42 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Senna 42 references
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