Senna 8.6mg
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Uses
- relieve occasional constipation (irregularity)
- this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- Laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor ifyou 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 Posion Control Center immediately.
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 4 mg, sodium 3 mg
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
colloidal sillicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose
Directions
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
do not exceed maximum dosage
| 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 |
HOW SUPPLIED
Sennosides are round light brown tablets and have a imprint of S5. They are available as follows:
- Bottles of 10: 72789-283-10
- Bottles of 30: 72789-283-30
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Dispense in a well-closed, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.
Protect from light.
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Natural Vegetable Laxative
*Compare to the Active Ingredient in SENOKOT®