Laxsol is changing to Solax: Brand change
Over the coming months, your brand of docusate and senna tablets is changing from Laxsol to Solax.
Different name, but it will work the same
Solax is made by a different company, but it contains the same active ingredients in the same amount. It should work in your body the same way as Laxsol.
The tablets look similar. They are the same size and the similar maroon colour.
Solax comes in a bottle with 100 tablets (Laxsol comes in bottle with 200 tablets).
Why is this happening?
This is a tender brand change. Every year, Pharmac runs a tender process to create competition among suppliers to supply many medicines used by New Zealanders.
The tender helps Pharmac manage the costs of medicines. Any savings we make are returned to the medicines budget to help pay for new medicines.
Your brand change is helping fund more medicines for more New Zealanders.
Key dates
1 December 2025 | Solax starts being funded
1 May 2026 | Laxsol stops being funded
At some point between 1 December 2025 and 1 May 2026, your pharmacist will start dispensing Solax to you.
Information for pharmacists
Key differences between the current and proposed brand of docusate with sennoside tabs
|
Brand |
Solax |
Laxsol |
|---|---|---|
|
Supplier |
Adira |
Aspen |
|
Approx. size (mm) |
10 |
10 |
|
Shape |
Circle |
Circle |
|
Colour |
Maroon |
Maroon |
|
Pack size, packaging type |
100 Tablet Bottle |
200 Tablet Bottle |
|
Shelf life |
36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 30°C protect from light |
24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 30°C |
Datasheets
There are some differences with the inactive ingredients (excipients). People can check these on Medsafe's website.
Search the brand name in the "trade name" box of Medsafe's product detail database to find more information on each product.
- Laxsol brand change [PDF 1.1 MB]
Who to contact
If you have questions about this brand change, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz