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SENNA-S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Meijer Distribution Inc.
Label updated
2024-12-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

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

Warnings

Do not use

  • if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
  • 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

Label information

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.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

in case of overdoese, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1(800)222-1222

Directions
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

Age

Starting Dosage

Maximum Dosage

adults and children 12 years of age or older

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

½ 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 19.92 mg, sodium 5.61 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Yellow No. 6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, polyethylene glycol-400, purified water, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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Compare to the active ingredients

in Senokot-S®*

Senna-S

DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG and SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg

NATURAL LAXATIVE

PLUS STOOL SOFTENER

60 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a2bbcf23-7b8f-4b95-e053-2a95a90aa0f2 · Version 8
NDC: 41250-746