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Senna

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
American Health Packaging
Label updated
2026-01-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

(per 5 mL cup)
Sennosides – 8.8 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings

Do Not Use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a change in bowel movement that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Directions
  • shake well before use
  • Do not exceed recommended dose

Age

Starting Dose

Maximum dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older

2 to 3 unit dose cups once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor

3 unit dose cups in the morning and 3 unit dose cups at bedtime

Under 12 years of age

ask a doctor

ask a doctor

Other Information
  • store at room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
  • a brown, natural flavored syrup supplied in the following oral dosage form:
    5 mL unit dose cups: 40 cups (4 x 10) NDC 60687-851-77
Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylparaben, purified water, and sucrose.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

Generic Section

DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN.

Distributed by:
American Health Packaging
Columbus, OH 43217

R07/24

Principal Display Panel – Label – 8.8 mg/5 mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Case NDC 60687-851-77/Cup NDC 60687-851-40

Senna Syrup

8.8 mg Sennosides/5 mL

Natural Vegetable Laxative

USUAL DOSAGE:See attached Drug Facts

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

For Institutional Use Only.

T0967C050724                 R07/24

Principal Display Panel – Cup Lid – 8.8 mg/5 mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 60687- 851-40

Senna Syrup
Natural Vegetable Laxative
8.8 mg Sennosides/5 mL
Delivers 5 mL

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

See package Drug Facts insert for full
prescribing information and storage.

For Institutional Use Only.

American Health Packaging
Columbus, OH 43217

F0967C050724

DailyMed Set ID: e3cbb71b-b45c-4ce1-820b-959dde04360d · Version 4
NDC: 60687-851