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Senna Syrup

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Label updated
2026-05-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL-teaspoonful)

Sennosides 8.8mg

Purpose

Laxative

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

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if your child
  • stomach pain, nauseas or vomiting
  • noticed a change in bowel habits that last over two weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor before if

if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.

These may indicate serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • shake well before using
  • Do not exceed recommended dose
Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose
adults and children 12 years and older 2 to 3 teaspoonsfuls once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor 3 teaspoonfuls in the morning and 3 teaspoonfuls at bedtime
nder 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

Other information
  • store at room temperature between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT Do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken, or missing
Inactive Ingredient

artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose

Question or Comments?

call 305-592-9216 or [email protected]

Senna Syrup

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 491255c6-465f-a78a-e063-6394a90aa408 · Version 2
NDC: 73564-812