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Senna

OTC Oral RxCUI 702311
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Sennosides A and B
Route
Oral
Label date
2024-07-05

Indications and usage

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity), generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Purpose

Laxative

Dosage and administration

Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using. age starting dose maximum dosage Adults and children 12 years and older 2-3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day Children 6 years to under 12 years 1-1½ teaspoons once a day 1½ teaspoons twice a day Children 2 years to under 6 years ½ - ¾ teaspoon once a day ¾ teaspoon twice a day Children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor

Warnings

ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of 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.

Do not use

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if

ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(in each teaspoonful) Sennosides 8.8 mg

Inactive ingredients

s flavor chocolate, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water and sucrose.

Storage and handling

Other information avoid excessive heat store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.