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Sennosides

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Softgel Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Label updated
2026-01-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Sennosides USP 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings Do not use
  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • notice a sudden change in bowel habits that continue over a period of 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • take with full glass of water
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
    Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage
    adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day
    children 6 to under 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day
    children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

Other information
  • store at room temperature between 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

ferrosoferric oxide, fumaric acid, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin soybean, methyl paraben, purified water, ferric oxide red, sorbitol 70% solution, soy bean oil, yellow bees wax.

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 16582306-7321-6c7c-e063-6394a90a509e · Version 2
NDC: 35916-1936