Senna S
- Dosage form
- TABLET, COATED
- Labeler
- Medline Industries, LP
- Label updated
- 2026-06-04
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Docusate sodium 50 mg
- Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement in 6 -12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- this product if you are presently 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
- a sudden change in bowel movements that persists 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 could be signs of 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
- if you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed maximum dosage) or decrease dose until you are comfortable
|
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 |
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 |
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 6 mg (VERY LOW SODIUM)
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, D&C yellow#10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow#6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
Call toll free
1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463)
Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM CST
Manufacturing Information
Manufactured for:
Medline Industries, LP
Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA
Made in USA with domestic and foreign materials
www.medline.com
1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463)
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Package Label
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 6cd22881-db60-9045-e053-2991aa0ae08a · Version 9
NDC: 53329-989