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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
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