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Senna

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Family Dollar Services Inc
Label updated
2025-12-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides USP, 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 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

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage.

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 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 30 mg, sodium 1 mg Very Low Sodium
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • protect from moisture
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

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*COMPARE TO THE
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
IN SENOKOT®

SENNA TABLET
Sennosides USP, 8.6 mg

Stimulant Laxative

Vegetable Laxative Ingredient
Regular Strength

GENTLE,
OVERNIGHT
RELIEF

ACTUAL SIZE

100 TABLETS

NDC 55319-298-12

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED
SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

*This product is not manufactured or
distributed by Avrio Health L.P., owner
of the registered trademark Senokot®.
50844    ORG102029812

DISTRIBUTED BY:
MIDWOOD BRANDS LLC
500 VOLVO PKWY
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 USA

NOT 100% SATISFIED?
Return within 30 days to the
store of purchase for a refund
(with receipt) or exchange.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7dbcf9f4-eb98-41d9-9c2c-55d9d26942cb · Version 3
NDC: 55319-298