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Senna-Lax

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Marc Glassman, Inc.
Label updated
2016-12-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours  
Warnings

Do not use

laxative products for more than one 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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur 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 accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor 
Age  Starting dosage Maximum dosage
 Adults and children over 12 years 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 consult a doctor  consult a doctor
Other information

■ store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F)

■ do not use if safety seal under cap is torn or missing    

■ Calcium content: 50 mg per tablet  

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

Principal Display Panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

 68998-373-01

†Compare to the Active Ingredient in Senokot®

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Senna-Lax

NATURAL VEGETABLE LAXATIVE

Gently Relieves Constipation

100 Tablets

DailyMed Set ID: 7dd97c54-2ba1-4629-87b9-1ba0913fe531 · Version 5
NDC: 68998-373