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Sennosides

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Marlex Pharmaceuticals Inc
Label updated
2025-11-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Label information

SENNOSIDES 8.6mg Tablet

Marlex Pharmaceuticals, 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.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings

Do not use

  • 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.

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
age starting dosage maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years of age and older 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 ask a doctor ask a doctor
Other information
  • Each tablet contains: Calcium 4 mg , Sodium 3mg
  • Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59°-86°F).
Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

*Compare to Senokot®

Product color may vary slightly due to nature of ingredients.

*Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is not affiliated with the owner of the registered trademark Senokot®.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 10135-0314-01

Sennosides

8.6 mg

100 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5ca287a3-c4f6-402d-978e-cd1328bdbc47 · Version 14
NDC: 10135-314