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SENNA

Dosage form
SYRUP
Labeler
Precision Dose, Inc.
Label updated
2024-07-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Sennosides A and B
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Senna Syrup
Natural Chocolate Flavor
8.8 mg/5 mL

For Hospital Use Only

Drug Facts

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

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

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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if 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.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of 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.

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 years to under 12 years 1-1½ teaspoons once a day 1½ teaspoons twice a day
Children 2 years to under 6 years ½ - ¾ teaspoon once a day ¾ 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

flavor chocolate, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water and sucrose.

Questions or comments?

To Report Adverse Drug Events Call (815) 397-9228

Label information

Alcohol Free, Gluten Free, Natural Vegetable Laxative

How Supplied

NDC 68094-049-62
5 mL per unit dose cup
Thirty (30) cups per shipper

Label information

Manufactured for:
Akron Pharma Inc.
Fairfield, NJ 07004

Packaged by:
Precision Dose, Inc.
South Beloit, IL 61080

For inquiries call Precision Dose, Inc. at 1-800-397-9228 or email [email protected]

LI1378 Rev. 09/21

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Cup Label

NDC 68094-049-59
PrecisionDose™

Senna Syrup
8.8 mg/5 mL

Pkg: Precision Dose, Inc., S. Beloit, IL 61080

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e637777e-a39d-4e2f-a95c-4f524aa122f7 · Version 2
NDC: 68094-049