Senna-S

Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler: Granulation Technology, Inc.
Label updated: 2025-07-30
Retrieved: 2026-09-07
Active ingredients: DOCUSATE SODIUM · SENNOSIDES

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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Laxative

Uses

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
Generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Warnings

Do not use

If you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
Laxative products for longer than one 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 two weeks

Stop using 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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 and 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 30 mg, Sodium 6 mg LOW SODIUM
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350, talc, FD&C red 40 lake, FD&C yellow 5 lake

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