Sennosides

Manufacturer: CVS Pharmacy, Inc
Effective date: 2026-02-26
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 3
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:47:29

Label at a glance#

ProductSennosides

Active ingredientSENNOSIDES

Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

 relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)  generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Dosage and administration

 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

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-800-231-4670

PhoneLabel contact1-800-SHOP CVS

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Purpose
Laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

 relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

 generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

WARNINGS SECTION

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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 SECTION

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 SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

 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

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

 each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg

 store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, talc.

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-800-231-4670 Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM EST

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2025 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP THIS CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

*CVS™ is not affiliated with the owner of the registered trademark Senokot®.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS™

NDC 51316-112-03

SENNA

Sennosides, 8.6 mg, Laxative

Compare to Senokot® Regular Strength active ingredient*

Relief of Occasional Constipation

50 TABLETS

CVS Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
312935	sennosides 8.6 MG Oral Tablet	PSN	3
312935	sennosides, USP 8.6 MG Oral Tablet	SCD	3
312935	sennosides A and B 8.6 MG Oral Tablet	SY	3

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product concept	Relation	Version	Effective
594e2c86-3079-4e6e-96c9-48f7a8afc78d	Product name	1	20230718

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	SPL version
51316-112-02	Sennosides	250 in 1 BOTTLE	TABLET, FILM COATED	250	3
51316-112-03	Sennosides	50 in 1 BOTTLE	TABLET, FILM COATED	50	3
51316-112-03	Sennosides	1 in 1 CARTON	TABLET, FILM COATED	1	3
51316-112-05	Sennosides	500 in 1 BOTTLE	TABLET, FILM COATED	500	3

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Sennosides
LIGHT MINERAL OIL
HYPROMELLOSES
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, DIHYDRATE
TALC
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
51316-112	51316-112-02, 51316-112-03, 51316-112-05

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
LIGHT MINERAL OIL	N6K5787QVP	IACT
HYPROMELLOSES	3NXW29V3WO	IACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	70097M6I30	IACT
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, DIHYDRATE	O7TSZ97GEP	IACT
SENNOSIDES	3FYP5M0IJX	ACTIB
TALC	7SEV7J4R1U	IACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE	OP1R32D61U	IACT
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM	M28OL1HH48	IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400	B697894SGQ	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 1 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Sennosides	SENNOSIDES	CVS Pharmacy, Inc	0b7736df-c7de-7d00-e063-6294a90aa57e	2026-02-26	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 51316-112-03 ndc (package): 51316-112-02 ndc (package): 51316-112-05 ndc (product): 51316-112 ndc11 (package): 51316011202 ndc11 (package): 51316011205 ndc11 (package): 51316011203 spl id: 4bbdec00-ae8b-f451-e063-6294a90a0467 spl set id: 0b7736df-c7de-7d00-e063-6294a90aa57e

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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