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SENNOSIDES

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Effective date
2024-12-02
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:40:55

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

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

Do not use 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, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, talc

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM EST

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., marketer of Senokot®.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2021 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS
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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVSHealth

Compare to the active ingredient in Senokot®*

Senna

SENNOSIDES, 8.6 mg

Laxative

Standardized senna concentrate

Natural vegetable laxative ingredient

50 TABLETS

CVS LabelCVS Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
312935sennosides 8.6 MG Oral TabletPSN5
312935sennosides, USP 8.6 MG Oral TabletSCD5
312935sennosides A and B 8.6 MG Oral TabletSY5

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-220-08SENNOSIDES500 in 1 BOTTLETABLET, FILM COATED5005
69842-220-25SENNOSIDES250 in 1 BOTTLETABLET, FILM COATED2505
69842-220-50SENNOSIDES50 in 1 BOTTLETABLET, FILM COATED505
69842-220-50SENNOSIDES1 in 1 CARTONTABLET, FILM COATED15

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
69842-220SENNOSIDES TABLET, FILM COATED [CVS PHARMACY, INC.]5Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 4 package rows20241208_6dffc3f5-bae0-c436-e053-2991aa0a0f8b.zip

Products#

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

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 11 matching rows.

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-22069842-220-25, 69842-220-50, 69842-220-08

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 10 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
SENNOSIDES3FYP5M0IJXACTIB
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUMM28OL1HH48IACT
HYPROMELLOSES3NXW29V3WOIACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE70097M6I30IACT
MALTODEXTRIN7CVR7L4A2DIACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSEOP1R32D61UIACT
LIGHT MINERAL OILN6K5787QVPIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400B697894SGQIACT
TALC7SEV7J4R1UIACT
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, DIHYDRATEO7TSZ97GEPIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
SENNOSIDESSENNOSIDESCVS Pharmacy, Inc.6dffc3f5-bae0-c436-e053-2991aa0a0f8b2024-12-02WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-220-25
ndc (package): 69842-220-50
ndc (package): 69842-220-08
ndc (product): 69842-220
ndc11 (package): 69842022025
ndc11 (package): 69842022050
ndc11 (package): 69842022008
spl id: 28513391-e716-29a1-e063-6394a90a0340
spl set id: 6dffc3f5-bae0-c436-e053-2991aa0a0f8b

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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