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SENNA

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
HIMPRIT PHARMACHEM PVT LTD
Label updated
2009-11-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNA
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

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

Do not use

  • 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 continues 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 medial help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
age starting dosage maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years of age or older 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 25mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Shipping Label

Each Film Coated Tablet Contains :
CALCIUM SENNOSIDES 8.6mg

Lot No. :
Mfg. Date :
Exp. Date :
Jar No. :
Quantity : 50,000 Tablets
NDC No : 65437 - 087 - 50

WARNING :
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE OF 59°-77°F (15°-25° C )
PROTECT FROM LIGHT, MOISTURE AND FREEZING.

THIS IS A BULK SHIPMENT INTENDED FOR FURTHER PROCESSING ONLY.
CONTENTS SHOULD BE APPROVED, REPACKAGED IMMEDIATELY AND LABELED IN STRICT
CONFORMANCE WITH THE FDA AND REGULATIONS THEREUNDER.

Manufactured By :
MANUFACTURER CODE No.: Guj/Drugs/G/1362
LABELER CODE # 14803

Manufactured For.
HIMPRIT PHARMACHEM PVT. LTD.
"LAKULESH", R.V. DESAI ROAD,
NEXT TO NAVAPURA POLICE STATION,
BARODA, INDIA - 390 001

CAUTION : "FOR MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR REPACKING"

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ea14be82-1d4d-41fe-9e2f-3f4df9393be5 · Version 2
NDC: 65437-087