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Senna Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Good Sense
Label updated
2024-06-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient(s)

Sennosides 8.6mg

Purpose

Laxative

Use(s)
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings

Do not use

laxative products for longer than one week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if

  • 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

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breastfeeding,

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 12 years of age 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 50mg
  • store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions/Comments

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday - Friday 9AM -5PM EST,

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9393032e-4343-4ac5-8e91-36013e5ca089 · Version 1
NDC: 50804-372