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SENNA

Dosage form
SYRUP
Labeler
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Label updated
2025-07-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES A AND B
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Active Ingredient

Active ingredient (in each 5 ml) purpose
Sennosides 8.8 mg …………………………................Laxative

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Directions

shake well before use
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

복용법·사용법

Age                                                                   Starting Dose                           Maximum Dose
adults and children                                   12 years 2 - 3 teaspoonfuls         3 teaspoonfuls twice a day
and older once a day


6 years to under 12 years of age              1 - 1½ teaspoonfuls once a day       1½ teaspoonfuls twice a day

2 to under 6 years of age                       ½ - ¾ teaspoon once a day                 ¾ teaspoon once a day

under 2 years of age consult a doctor consult a doctor

Warnings

Do Not Use • laxative products for longer than 1 week
unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have
• stomach pain • nausea • vomiting
• notice a sudden change in bowel movement that continues
over a period of 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement
after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health
professional before use

Other Information
  • Avoid accessive heat. Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients

Mythylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sucrose

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

Questions?

To Report Adverse Drug Event Call 1(877) 225-6999

DISTRIBUTED BY:

ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. 

20101 N.E 16TH PLACE 

MIAMI, FL 33179

PRINCIPAL PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8b7cc0d5-029b-43f7-a050-8771e7db4551 · Version 4
NDC: 17856-8237