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Senna-S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
RMT HEALTH LLC
Label updated
2025-12-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 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 or vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel
habits that lasts over two 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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours

Age
Starting Dose
Maximum Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and older
2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor
4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime
children under 12 years
ask a doctor

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 3 mg Very low sodium.
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Inactive ingredients

cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, PEG, silica, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4742182e-fdf9-44fe-e063-6394a90adfcc · Version 1
NDC: 85111-455