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SENNA-S

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC
Label updated
2024-12-11
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 Softner 

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 lasts 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 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 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
  • 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?

1-888-333-9792 

PDP

Cabinet:

Stool Softener & Laxative

DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 mg

SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg

75 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: dfe055f4-7297-4be5-a550-7c6164757218 · Version 6
NDC: 68210-4103