Senna Lax

Manufacturer
Allegiant Health
Effective date
2019-12-11
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 23:56:29

Label at a glance#

ProductSenna Lax
Active ingredientSENNOSIDES
Label structure8 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 ½ 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 50mg store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Sennosides 8.6mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks 

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of childen.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
agestarting Dosagemaximum Dosage
adults and children 12 years of age and over2 tablets once a day4 tablets twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years1 tablet once a day2 tablets twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years½ tablet once a day1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 yearsask a doctorask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each tablet contains: calcium 50mg
  • store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Senna Lax
Senna Lax

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
69168-371-17Senna Lax300 in 1 BOTTLETABLET3005
69168-371-30Senna Lax30 in 1 BOTTLETABLET305

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
69168-371SENNA LAX (SENNOSIDES 8.6MG) TABLET [ALLEGIANT HEALTH]5Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20231007_94a9c24a-07c3-4535-b810-b7abc9fc5ad5.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69168-37169168-371-30, 69168-371-17

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Senna LaxSENNOSIDES 8.6MGAllegiant Health94a9c24a-07c3-4535-b810-b7abc9fc5ad52019-12-11WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69168-371-30
ndc (package): 69168-371-17
ndc (product): 69168-371
ndc11 (package): 69168037130
ndc11 (package): 69168037117
spl id: 3d9f08e0-645d-4780-93aa-1982483e7b90
spl set id: 94a9c24a-07c3-4535-b810-b7abc9fc5ad5

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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