NDC 55315-298 Senna Laxative
Sennosides
NDC Product Code 55315-298
Proprietary Name: Senna Laxative What is the Proprietary Name?
The proprietary name also known as the trade name is the name of the product chosen by the medication labeler for marketing purposes.
Non-Proprietary Name: Sennosides What is the Non-Proprietary Name?
The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Drug Use Information
Drug Use InformationThe drug use information is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of a health care professional. Always ask a health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
- Sennosides are used to treat constipation. They may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery. Sennosides are known as stimulant laxatives. They work by keeping water in the intestines, which causes movement of the intestines.
Product Characteristics
Color(s):
BROWN (C48332)
Shape: ROUND (C48348)
Size(s):
9 MM
Imprint(s):
44;298
Score: 1
NDC Code Structure
- 55315 - Fred's, Inc.
- 55315-298 - Senna Laxative
NDC 55315-298-12
Package Description: 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON > 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
NDC Product Information
Senna Laxative with NDC 55315-298 is a a human over the counter drug product labeled by Fred's, Inc.. The generic name of Senna Laxative is sennosides. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.
Dosage Form: Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
Product Type: Human Otc Drug What kind of product is this?
Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
Senna Laxative Active Ingredient(s)
What is the Active Ingredient(s) List?This is the active ingredient list. Each ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
Inactive Ingredient(s)
About the Inactive Ingredient(s)The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product.
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
- HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)
- CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
- SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
Administration Route(s)
What are the Administration Route(s)?The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
- Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Product Labeler Information
What is the Labeler Name?Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
Labeler Name: Fred's, Inc.
Labeler Code: 55315
FDA Application Number: part334 What is the FDA Application Number?
This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
Marketing Category: OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph that is not final. What is the Marketing Category?
Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
Start Marketing Date: 01-27-1995 What is the Start Marketing Date?
This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
End Marketing Date: 04-08-2022 What is the End Marketing Date?
This is the date the product will no longer be available on the market. If a product is no longer being manufactured, in most cases, the FDA recommends firms use the expiration date of the last lot produced as the EndMarketingDate, to reflect the potential for drug product to remain available after manufacturing has ceased. Products that are the subject of ongoing manufacturing will not ordinarily have any EndMarketingDate. Products with a value in the EndMarketingDate will be removed from the NDC Directory when the EndMarketingDate is reached.
Exclude Flag: N - NO What is the NDC Exclude Flag?
This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".
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Information for Patients
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Senna Laxative Product Labeling Information
The product labeling information includes all published material associated to a drug. Product labeling documents include information like generic names, active ingredients, ingredient strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, usage, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Product Labeling Index
- Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
- Purpose
- Uses
- Do Not Use
- Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
- Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,
- Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
- Directions
- Other Information
- Inactive Ingredients
Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Sennosides USP, 8.6 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
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 vomitingnoticed 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctoragestarting 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 mgstore at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)protect from moisturesee end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive Ingredients
Croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silica gel
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