Senna
- Dosage form
- SYRUP
- Labeler
- Carilion Materials Management
- Label updated
- 2018-02-06
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- SENNOSIDES A AND B
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
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NDC: 68151-0648