Senna
- Dosage form
- TABLET
- Labeler
- Walgreens
- Label updated
- 2026-03-10
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- SENNOSIDES
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement within 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- 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 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 tablets once a day | 1 tablet twice a day |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
- store at 25o C (77o F); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, talc, triacetin
Questions or comments?
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Compare to the active ingredient in Senokot®††
Senna
SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg/
LAXATIVE
Regular Strength
- Natural vegetable laxative ingredient
- Gently relieves occasional constipation
TABLETS
††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., owner of the registered trademark Senokot®.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
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DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
DEERFIELD, IL 60015
Product Label
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 2875fe94-07a0-4e6e-b574-0d8d7cdf0a11 · Version 8
NDC: 0363-8820