Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Senna S
- Manufacturer
- EQUALINE (SuperValu)
- Effective date
- 2020-10-21
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 23:10:23
Label at a glance#
ProductSenna S
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES
Label structure10 sections
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
Storage and handling
each tablet contains : calcium 30 mg each tablet contains : sodium 6 mg VERY LOW SODIUM store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
- laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a periodof 2 weeks
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.
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.
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 30 mg
- each tablet contains: sodium 6 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax*, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake*, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose*, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate*, stearic acid, talc*, titanium dioxide
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions or comments?
Call toll free 1-877-932-7948
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compare to Senokot-S® active ingredients†
dual action
senna-S
laxative plus Stool Softener
docusate sodium, 50 mg
and Sennosides 8.6 mg
natural vegetable laxative ingredient
effective, comfortable, overnight relief, gentle dependable
TABLETS
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 Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Senokot-S®.
DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC.,
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 USA
Product Labeling
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
| NDC | Effective | Action | Document | Indexing SPL | Related label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41163-830-30 | 2020-10-21 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ab0e2407-2c97-f274-e053-dbdaa90a6471 | Drug Facts |
| 41163-830-30 | 2020-09-27 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ab0e2407-2c97-f274-e053-dbdaa90a6471 | Drug Facts |
| 41163-830-30 | 2020-09-25 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ab0e2407-2c97-f274-e053-dbdaa90a6471 | Drug Facts |
| 41163-830-30 | 2020-07-22 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ab0e2407-2c97-f274-e053-dbdaa90a6471 | Drug Facts |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Senna S
- DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
- DOCUSATE
- SENNOSIDES
- CARNAUBA WAX
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
- DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- HYPROMELLOSES
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- STEARIC ACID
- TALC
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- ALUMINUM OXIDE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 41163-830 | 41163-830-30 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a2bae39-d2d9-4ab8-bc49-fd2e83dfa97b | 5b60c9b4-7c07-4d6f-b816-c1e6c5c8ea2e | 2020-10-21 | Warnings | 1a2bae39-d2d9-4ab8-bc49-fd2e83dfa97b 5b60c9b4-7c07-4d6f-b816-c1e6c5c8ea2e |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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