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SENNA

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
RITE AID CORPORATION
Label updated
2024-12-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each Softgel)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 6–12 hours

Warnings

Label information

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Label information

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

Label information

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 (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage
adults & children 12 years of age & over 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 softgels once a day 2 softgels twice a day
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

Other information

• each softgel contains: calcium 1 mg and sodium less than 1 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F)

Inactive ingredients

aerosil, beeswax, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No.40, FD&C Yellow
No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, light liquid paraffin, povidone (PVP K-30), purified water, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sorbitol solution, soya lecithin, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-888-333-9792

Label information

Distributed by:
RITE AID
30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011

www.riteaid.com

Made in India

Label

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Carton

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DailyMed Set ID: 6b4d34d2-337b-45b7-9b17-9c1e6b498880 · Version 6
NDC: 11822-1571