FDA Label for Senna Laxative
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Senna Laxative Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Dolgencorp, Inc. (dollar General & Rexall). The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement in 6 - 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
- 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 or older | 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 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose*, liquid paraffin*, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil*, polyethylene glycol*, polyvinyl alcohol*, silicon dioxide*, stearic acid*, sodium lauryl sulfate*, talc*.
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions Or Comments?
Call 1-888-309-9030
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COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN SENOKOT®**
Senna Laxative
SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg
- Natural Vegetable Laxative Ingredient
- Gentle overnight relief
TABLETS
**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Senokot®.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.
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