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Senna

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Advance Pharmaceutical Inc.
Label updated
2017-10-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES A AND B
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces 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
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
 a ge
 starting dosage
 maximum dosage
 adults and children 12 years of age or 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
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 25 mg, sodium 2mg (very low sodium)
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, , magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil

Questions or comments?

call 631-981-4600, 8.30 am-4.30 pm ET, Monday - Friday
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Principal Display Panel

NDC: 17714-122-01

Senna 8.6mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 18d7bd07-f3a3-4140-bfb6-4e734f9b6649 · Version 2
NDC: 17714-122