sennosides 8.6 mg

SPL v2

SPL

SPL Set ID 1283a8ff-00f4-11af-4357-ae102066fe65

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2011-05-25

Document Type 34391-3 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

sennosides a and b (8.6 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

acacia calcium carbonate croscarmellose sodium dextrose hypromelloses magnesium stearate maltodextrin cellulose, microcrystalline propylene glycol silicon dioxide stearic acid triacetin

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: GPI;W2 Shape: round Color: brown Size: 9 mm Score: 2

Marketing Status

otc monograph not final active Since 2011-05-04

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Medication Information

Warnings

Active Ingredient

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Purpose

Laxative

Directions

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

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 under 12 years of age	1 tablet once a day	2 tablets twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years of age	1/2 tablet once a day	1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 years of age	ask a doctor	ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients

Acacia Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Dextrose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propylene Glycol, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Triacetin.

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Questions?

Adverse Drug Event call (800) 616-2471

Do Not Use

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Sennosides 8.6mg Tablet

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.

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

Structured Label Content

Warnings

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient (in each tablet))

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Purpose

Laxative

Directions

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

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 under 12 years of age	1 tablet once a day	2 tablets twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years of age	1/2 tablet once a day	1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 years of age	ask a doctor	ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

Acacia Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Dextrose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propylene Glycol, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Triacetin.

Questions?

Adverse Drug Event call (800) 616-2471

Do Not Use (Do not use)

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Sennosides 8.6mg Tablet

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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