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Senna

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Rite Aid Corporation
Label updated
2026-05-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides USP, 8.6 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a 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 before use if you have

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

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage.

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.

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 right away.

Directions
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
age starting dosage
maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years 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 1 mg Very Low Sodium
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • protect from moisture
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

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Compare to the active
ingredient in Senokot®*

NDC 11822-0298-2

SENNA
SENNOSIDES USP, 8.6 mg
STIMULANT LAXATIVE

Gentle, overnight relief
Vegetable
laxative ingredient

ACTUAL SIZE

100
TABLETS

DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID,
200 NEWBERRY COMMONS
ETTERS, PA 17319
www.riteaid.com

SATISFACTION
GUARANTEE

If you’re not satisfied, we’ll
happily refund your money.

*This product is not manufactured or
distributed by Avrio Health L.P., owner
of the registered trademark Senokot®.
50844 ORG102029812

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f3a0938e-dbdb-4988-aa1e-78564948d6a0 · Version 4
NDC: 11822-0298