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Sennosides

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Walgreens Co
Label updated
2025-12-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active Ingredient

(in each softgel)

Sennosides 17.2 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses

■ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

■ generally produces a bowel movement within 6-12 hours

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

Stop use and consult 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.

adults and children 12 years and over

■ 1 capsule once a day. Maximum 2 capsules twice a day.

children 6 to under 12 years

■ maximum 1 capsule twice a day

children under 6 years

■ ask a doctor

Other information

■ store below 30°C and protect from light and moisture

Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue no.1, FD&C blue no.2, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no.6, fumaric acid, gelatin, glycerol, lecithin, liquid sorbitol, methyl hydroxy benzoate, purified water, refined soya oil, titanium dioxide, yellow bees wax.

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-770-3183: weekdays 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST.

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DailyMed Set ID: 85a2f7ed-315e-2403-e053-2991aa0abdce · Version 9
NDC: 0363-9990