Senna Laxative Tablets
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- 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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
| adults and children 12 years of age or 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 | 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 25 mg and sodium 3 mg Very Low Sodium
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, liquid paraffin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, purified water, sodium lauryl sulphate, stearic acid