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Senna S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
Label updated
2024-08-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

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

Do not use

  • if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
  • 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
 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 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 30 mg
  • each tablet contains: sodium 6 mg LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call toll free 1-855-423-2630

Principal Display Panel

compare to Senokot-S® active ingredients†

Dual Action

senna-s

laxative plus stool softener

docusate sodium 50 mg

and sennosides 8.6 mg

natural vegetable laxative ingredient

effective, comfortable, overnight relief, gentle, dependable

tablets

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Senokot-S®.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

DISTRIBUTED BY UNFI

PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 USA

Product Labeling

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3f519d42-72bc-4cc3-a43f-14b94a10eb9a · Version 4
NDC: 41163-883