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Senna

Dosage form
SYRUP
Labeler
Carilion Materials Management
Label updated
2018-02-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES A AND B
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

*Senna Syrup is not manufactured or distributed by The Purdue Frederick Company, owners of the registered trademark Senokot®.

Active Ingredient (in each teaspoonful)

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity), generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • Noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Label information

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a professional before use.

Label information

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. Shake Well Before Using.

age starting dose maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years and older 2 - 3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day
children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Other information
  • avoid excessive heat
  • store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
Inactive ingredients

cocoa distillate flavor, natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose

Questions?

To Report Adverse Drug Event Call (800) 616-2471

Label information

Distributed by: MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
31778 Enterprise Drive
Livonia, MI 48150 USA

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 68151-0648

NDC: 68151-0648-0 5 mL in a PACKAGE

Calcium Sennosides

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 34c3346d-2db4-4410-be4e-9b1c197f2f37 · Version 4
NDC: 68151-0648