Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Senna
- Manufacturer
- Safecor Health, LLC
- Effective date
- 2022-12-28
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 1
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 21:42:38
Label at a glance#
ProductSenna
Active ingredientSENNOSIDES
Label structure12 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 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)
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Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient
Sennosides 8.6mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Do not use
laxative products for longer than one 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 period of 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 could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of childen.
In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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 | ½ 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 50mg
- Store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide.
Principal Display Panel
Senna Tablet
Sennosides 8.6mg
Lot: 22A0161
Exp: 2024-11-22
PKG BY: Safecor Health
Woburn, MA
Rev A
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Senna
- Sennosides 8.6mg
- SENNOSIDES
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
- DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
- SILICON DIOXIDE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 48433-130 | 48433-130-01 |
| 69168-371 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SENNOSIDES | 3FYP5M0IJX | ACTIB |
| CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM | M28OL1HH48 | IACT |
| DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE | O7TSZ97GEP | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | 70097M6I30 | IACT |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | OP1R32D61U | IACT |
| SILICON DIOXIDE | ETJ7Z6XBU4 | IACT |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3a20f3e2-4ca0-4852-869f-42caa3309bed | aaa298dc-257a-4593-818a-a0a40a4766bb | 2024-10-02 | Warnings | aaa298dc-257a-4593-818a-a0a40a4766bb | ||
| Senna Lax | SENNOSIDES 8.6MG | Allegiant Health | 94a9c24a-07c3-4535-b810-b7abc9fc5ad5 | 2019-12-11 | Warnings | 69168-371 |
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