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Senna

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Aarkish Pharmaceuticals NJ Inc.
Label updated
2026-07-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

PURPOSE

Laxative

USE(S)
  • relieve occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
DO NOT USE
  • Laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
WARNINGS

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks

STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING

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
do not exceed maximum dosage

age starting dose maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years of age or older 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

STORAGE
  • each tablet contains: calcium 4 mg, sodium 3 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Senna Tablets

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Aarkish Pharmaceuticals NJ Inc.

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

†Compare to Senokot® Active Ingredients

Senna Tablets

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Natural Vegetable Laxative

Gentle Dependable Overnight Constipation Relief

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

Manufactured by:

Aarkish Pharmaceuticals NJ Inc.

Fairfield, NJ 07004

www.aarkishpharma.com

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Senokot®.

Sennosides Tablets 300 counts

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Sennosides Tablets 1000 counts

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 564bc9a5-13b5-4cce-a349-6b2e122683ed · Version 1
NDC: 81005-101