Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Sennosides Tablet, Film Coated
FDA Label NDC 69842-220
Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions
Structured Product Label
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Cvs Pharmacy, Inc. for the product Sennosides (NDC 69842-220). 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 drug facts, otc - purpose, uses, otc - do not use, otc - ask doctor, otc - stop use, otc - pregnancy or breast feeding, otc - keep out of reach of children, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Label Section Quick Index
Otc - Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Otc - Ask 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
Otc - Stop Use
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.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdosage
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
- each tablet contains: sodium 1 mg store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredient
croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, talc
Questions Or Comments?
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TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., distributor of Senokot®.
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Compare to the active ingredient in Senokot®*
Senna
SENNOSIDES, 8.6 mg
Laxative
Standardized senna concentrate
Natural vegetable laxative ingredient
50 TABLETS
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