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Sennosides A and B

OTC Oral RxCUI 702311
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Sennosides A and B
Route
Oral
Label date
2024-12-20

Indications and usage

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

Laxative

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • shake well before use
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor Age Starting Dose Maximum dosage adults and children 12 years and older 2-3 teaspoonfuls once a day 3 teaspoonfuls twice a day 6 years to under 12 years of age 1-1½ teaspoonfuls once a day 1½ teaspoonfuls twice a day 2 to under 6 years of age 1/2-3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day under 2 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

Warnings

Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • notice a sudden change in bowel movement that continues over a period of 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use

Active ingredient (label)

(in each 5 ml) Sennosides 8.8 mg

Inactive ingredients

flavors, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, sucrose and water.

Storage and handling

Other information

  • Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use this product if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing

Keep out of reach of children

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