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Senna

Dosage form
SYRUP
Labeler
Atlantic Biologicals Corps
Label updated
2016-05-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Sennosides A and B
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Active Ingredient (in each teaspoonful)

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity), generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Warnings

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

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Label information

you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Label information

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if

Label information

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

Label information

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

Directions

Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using.

age starting dose maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years and older 2 - 3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day
children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Other information
  • avoid excessive heat
  • store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
Inactive ingredients

cocoa distillate flavor, natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose

Questions?

To Report Adverse Drug Event Call (800) 616-2471

Label information

Distributed by: 31778 Enterprise Drive Livonia, MI 48150 USA MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

SENNA (SENNOSIDES A AND B) SYRUP

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e221e66f-edb9-4c8a-8c75-5eca4ae8aa6d · Version 2
NDC: 17856-6289