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Sennosides Natural Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Magno-Humphries, Inc.
Label updated
2023-10-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet))

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes 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 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

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 (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 40mg 
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

call toll-free 1-800-935-6737

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9d22bedb-9fca-8421-e053-2a95a90acf4a · Version 4
NDC: 54257-679