Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement within 6- 12 hours.
Warnings
Do not use
- laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before using 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 may indicate 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 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 |
- take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
- store at 25oC (77o F); excursions permitted between 15-30o C (59- 86o F)
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil*, silicon dioxide*, stearic acid*, sodium lauryl sulfate*, talc*, triacetin*
*contains one or more of these ingredients