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LaxativeRegular Strength

Dosage form
TABLET, SUGAR COATED
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY
Label updated
2026-05-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides USP, 15 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings

Do not use

laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

When using this product

do not use for a period longer than 1 week.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of 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
  • swallow tablet(s) with a glass of water
  • swallow tablet(s) whole; do not crush, break, or chew
adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets once or twice daily
children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet once or twice daily
children under 6 years ask a doctor

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 45 mg, magnesium 5 mg
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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Compare to the active
ingredient in ex•lax®*

Regular Strength
Laxative
SENNOSIDES USP, 15 mg

Stimulant laxative

• Gentle, dependable
• Constipation relief

30 TABLETS

Actual Size

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS
OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN
OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by
GSK Consumer Healthcare S.A., owner of the registered
trademark ex•lax®. 50844 REV0419A34701

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2020 CVS/pharmacy
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DailyMed Set ID: 382108c6-f814-4c84-acde-2fd1e3e38b74 · Version 12
NDC: 69842-347