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SENNA

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
RITE AID
Label updated
2021-10-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES A AND B
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유효 성분

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

성분·작용


Purpose

Laxative

효능·용도

Uses

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

Warnings

Label information

Do not use

  • 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 movements 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

복용법·사용법


Directions

  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
    • if you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed maximum dosage) or decrease dose until you are comfortable
      age

      starting

      dosage

      maximum

      dosage

      adults and children 12 years 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

Label information

Other information

  • each tablet contains: calcium 25 mg, sodium 2 mg (VERY LOW SODIUM)
  • store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
첨가제

Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil

제조사 문의

Questions or comments? Call 1-877-290-4008

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ad407c0d-8e13-873f-e053-2995a90aa8fa · Version 2
NDC: 11822-3311