FDA Label for Sennosides
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Sennosides Product Label
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
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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