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HyVee Senna S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
HyVee Inc
Label updated
2026-08-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
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​Drug Facts

​Active ingredients(in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg

​Purposes

Stool softener
Laxative

​Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
​• generally produces a 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.​

Label information

Keep out of reach of children

Overdose warning
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 of age
1 tablet 
once a day 
 2 tablets 
 twice a day 
children 2 to 
under 6 years of age
1/2 
tablet once a day 
 1 tablet 
 twice a day 
children under 
2 years of age
ask a doctor   ask a doctor 

​Other information

• each tablet contains: ​calcium 30 mg, sodium 5 mg
• contains FD&C yellow no.6  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• keep bottle tightly closed  • protect from light, heat and moisture

​Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow no. 6, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene gylcol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide

​Questions or comments?

1-888-577-8033 Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm EST

Label information

Hyvee®

*Compare to the Active Ingredients of Senokot-S®

Effective Dependable Overnight Constipation Relief

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

DISTRIBUTED BY HY-VEE, INC.
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
STVA0126
PRODUCT OF INDIA

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
CALL 1-800-289-8343

www.hy-vee.com

* This product is not manufactured or distributed by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., owner of the registered trademark Senokot-S®

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

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 49837b2c-492f-2fed-e063-6294a90aaa24 · Version 2
NDC: 42507-116