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Senna Plus

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Label updated
2025-12-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

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

Do not use for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • are taking mineral oil
  • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours

Age
Starting Dose
Maximum Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and older
2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor
4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime
children under 12 years
ask a doctor

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 6 mg
  • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
  • store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, PEG, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide. May also contain D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #5 (tartrazine), magnesium silicate, mineral oil, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, triacetin, wax.

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 616a896a-d238-7f7c-e053-2a91aa0a0f5b · Version 6
NDC: 57896-458