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SENNA

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
TOP CARE (Topco Associates LLC)
Label updated
2024-12-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

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

Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before using 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

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 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 1mg and sodium less than 1mg
  • store at 25 oC (77 o F); excursions permitted between 15 _30 oC (59 _86 oF)
Inactive Ingredients

aerosil, beeswax, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No.40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin,
light liquid paraffin, povidone (PVP K-30), purified water, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose,
sorbitol solution, soya lecithin, titanium dioxide

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COMPARE TO SENOKOT® ACTIVE INGREDIENT*

Laxative

SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg • LAXATIVE

Gentle, Overnight Relief

60 SOFTGELS

actual size

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 979b09ce-4824-4f05-9f61-484a46a7c3cc · Version 5
NDC: 36800-135