FDA Label for Senna Laxative
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Senna Laxative Product Label
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Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement within 6- 12 hours.
Do Not Use
- laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask A Doctor Before Using If You Have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits 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 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 25 mg
- store at 25o C (77o F); excursions permitted between 15_30oC (59_86oF)
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, liquid paraffin*, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil*, polyethylene glycol*, polyvinyl alcohol*, silicon dioxide*, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid*, talc*
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions Or Comments?
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Compare to Senokot® active ingredient†
Gentle Relief
Senna Laxative
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Overnight Relief
Natural Vegetable Laxative Ingredient
TABLETS
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., distributor of Senokot®.
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DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
Product Label
Meijer Senna Laxative
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