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SENNA-S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
PHARMACY VALUE ALLIANCE LLC
Label updated
2024-11-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

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

Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • are taking mineral oil
  • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two 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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours

Age
Starting Dose
Maximum Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and older
2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor
4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime
children under 12 years
ask a doctor

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 3 mg
  • store at controlled room temperature

Inactive ingredients

cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, PEG, silica, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions or Comments?

1-800-540-3765

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d205915d-9f73-e0d7-e053-2995a90a0ee6 · Version 5
NDC: 68016-763