SENNA

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally causes 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 movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions:

• take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
• if you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed maximum dosage) or decrease dose until you are comfortable

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 25 mg, sodium 2 mg (VERY 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, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil

Questions or comments?

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