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Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Meijer Distribution, Inc.
Label updated
2026-09-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides USP, 25 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

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

Do not use

laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

When using this product,

do not use for a period longer than 1 week.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may 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
  • do not take more than directed
  • swallow tablet(s) with a glass of water
  • swallow tablet(s) whole; do not crush, break, or chew
adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets once or twice daily
children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet once or twice daily
children under 6 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 35 mg
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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NDC 79481-7730-8

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MAXIMUM STRENGTH
ACTIVE INGREDIENT*

Laxative
SENNOSIDES USP, 25 mg
STIMULANT LAXATIVE

Gentle, Dependable
Constipation Relief
Maximum Strength

24
Tablets

Actual Size

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 758f8a61-5cfc-43b0-8bd6-e64c142b8b0c · Version 5
NDC: 79481-7730