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Senna S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Magno-Humphries, Inc.
Label updated
2023-10-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Stimulant laxative

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

Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told do to so by a doctor 
  • if you are presently taking mineral oil unless told do to so by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain 
  • nausea 
  • vomiting 
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 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 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 only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided doses.
 adults and children 12 years and over  take 2-4 tablets daily
 children 6 to under 12 years of age  take 1-2 tablets daily 
 children 2 to under 6 years of age  take up to 1 tablet daily
 children under 2  ask a doctor

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 10 mg, sodium 3 mg
  • store between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow #10, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C Yellow #6, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions?

call toll-free 1-800-935-6737

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9deaf264-6af0-40ba-e053-2a95a90ada0e · Version 3
NDC: 54257-089