Senna S
SENNOSIDES AND DOCUSATE SODIUM-sennosides, docusate sodium tabletMarlexPharmaceuticals, Inc.
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SennaS
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Docusate Sodium 50mg Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener Stimulant laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- this product if you are presently 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
- a sudden change in bowel movements that persists over 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctorif
you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use if 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 children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| age | starting dosage | maximum dosage |
| adults and children 12 years of age and older | 2 tablets once a day | 4 tablets twice a day |
| children 6 to 12 years | 1 tablet once a day | 2 tablets twice a day |
| children 2 to 6 years | 1/2 tablet once a day | 1 tablet twice a day |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor | ask a doctor |
- take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
- if you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase does by one tablet (do not exceed maximum dosage) or decrease does until you are comfortable
Other information
- each tablet contains:calcium 4mg, sodium 8mg
- store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) excursions permitted between 15°30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, titanium dioxide
*Compare to the active ingredients in SENOKOT-S®