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Senna-S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC
Label updated
2025-12-29
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

Laxative

Uses:
  • Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
  • Generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
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.

Label information

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.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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 & 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 19.92 mg, Sodium 5.61 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Croscarmellose Sodium, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, F D & C Red, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate,
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Polyethylene Glycol, Stearic acid Powder, Titanium Dioxide.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Call toll-free 1 (732) 689-5070 Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm EST.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ab46a3ca-6c7a-a81e-e053-2995a90a199f · Version 4
NDC: 72090-030