Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Senna S
- Manufacturer
- Walgreens
- Effective date
- 2023-10-10
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 6
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 21:24:38
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 or older 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 20 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 or older | 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 20 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 blue #2 aluminum lake*, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake*, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose*, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol*, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate*, stearic acid, talc*, titanium dioxide
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Principal Display Panel
Senna-S
Docusate sodium 50 mg /
Sennosides 8.6 mg /
Standardized Senna Concentrate
- Natural Vegetable Laxative
- Gently relieves constipation
Compare to Senokot-S® active ingredient
Tablets
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TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
≠≠This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., distributor of Senokot-S®.
DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREENS CO
200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015
walgreens.com
Product Labeling
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0363-0785-12 | EA - Each | 0363-0785 | 885414ce-f477-44d2-bac6-f921f64be1ae | 1 | 2022-06-06 |
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 BLUE NO. 2
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- HYPROMELLOSES
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- MALTODEXTRIN
- CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- STEARIC ACID
- TALC
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- ALUMINUM OXIDE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 0363-0785 | 0363-0785-12, 0363-0785-60 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a57761b7-8570-4e6b-b7b1-2fe221445f5e | a10c2682-0bc1-44dd-a0b7-e9ac3ade2cd4 | 2023-10-10 | Warnings | a57761b7-8570-4e6b-b7b1-2fe221445f5e a10c2682-0bc1-44dd-a0b7-e9ac3ade2cd4 |
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