Active Ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 5 ml) purpose
Sennosides 8.8 mg …………………………................Laxative
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Atlantic Biologicals Corp. for the product Senna (NDC 17856-1107). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient, uses, directions, dosage & administration, warnings, inactive ingredient, storage and handling, keep out of reach of children section, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Active ingredient (in each 5 ml) purpose
Sennosides 8.8 mg …………………………................Laxative
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
shake well before use
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose
adults and children 12 years 2 - 3 teaspoonfuls 3 teaspoonfuls twice a day
and older once a day
6 years to under 12 years of age 1 - 1½ teaspoonfuls once a day 1½ teaspoonfuls twice a day
2 to under 6 years of age ½ - ¾ teaspoon once a day ¾ teaspoon once a day
under 2 years of age consult a doctor consult a doctor
Do Not Use • laxative products for longer than 1 week
unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have
• stomach pain • nausea • vomiting
• notice a sudden change in bowel movement that continues
over a period of 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement
after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health
professional before use
Flavors, parabens, propylene gylcol, sucrose and water
Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
In case of accidental
overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
immediately
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