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Stimulant Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, SUGAR COATED
Labeler
CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED
Label updated
2026-05-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides USP, 15 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings

Do not use

  • laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
  • for a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • swallow tablet(s) with a glass of water
  • swallow tablet(s) whole; do not crush, break, or chew
adults and children 12
years and over
2 tablets once or
twice daily
children 6 to under
12 years
1 tablet once or
twice daily
children under 6 years ask a doctor

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 40 mg
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

Principal display panel

NDC 51316-734-01

♥︎CVS

actual size

Regular Strength
STIMULANT LAXATIVE
Sennosides USP, 15 mg
Gentle Relief

30
TABLETS

Compare to ex•lax®
Regular Strength
active ingredient*

OVERNIGHT

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER
UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

50844 ORG082434701

Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2026 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com®
1-800-SHOP CVS
V-14236

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Haleon CH SARL, owner of the registered trademark ex•lax® Regular Strength.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0901d005-da72-4eee-a44d-e3a59f1d5aba · Version 3
NDC: 51316-734