Senna-S - Senna and Docusate Sodium Tablets, 8.6 mg
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active Ingredient (in each tablet) | Purpose |
| Docusate Sodium 50 mg | Stool Softener |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg | 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 lasts over 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.
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.
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
■ adults and children 12 years of age or older - starting dosage: 2 tablets once a day, maximum dosage: 4 tablets twice a day
■ children 6 to under 12 years - starting dosage: 1 tablet once a day, maximum dosage: 2 tablets twice a day
■ children 2 to under 6 years - starting dosage: 1/2 tablet once a day, maximum dosage: 1 tablet twice a day
■ children under 2 years - starting dosage: ask a doctor, maximum dosage: ask a doctor
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 21 mg
- each tablet contains: sodium 3 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, dicalcium phosphate, D&C Yellow # 10, FD&C Yellow # 6, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid, titanium dioxide