drug facts

drug facts
SPL v4
SPL
SPL Set ID 1608ab4f-6ecd-4a28-a3f0-07221ae4cb92
Route
oral
Published
Effective Date 2025-12-01
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
sennosides (8.6 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate hypromelloses magnesium stearate talc cellulose, microcrystalline triacetin silicon dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: PS23 Shape: round Color: brown Size: 9 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
otc monograph drug active Since 2023-01-31

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg


Medication Information

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 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 30 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, talc, triacetin

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO  THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN SENOKOT® REGULAR STRENGTH*

REGULAR STRENGTH 

Senna-Lax

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Laxative

GENTLE, DEPENDABLE OVERNIGHT RELIEF 

TABLETS

*Senokot® is a registered trademark of ATLANTIS CONSUMER HEALTHCARE INC.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

Do Not Use
  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Product Labeling
KROGER HEALTH Regular Strength Senna-Lax
Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-800-632-6900

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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 periodof 2 weeks 

Structured Label Content

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 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 (Other information)
  • each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, talc, triacetin

Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO  THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN SENOKOT® REGULAR STRENGTH*

REGULAR STRENGTH 

Senna-Lax

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Laxative

GENTLE, DEPENDABLE OVERNIGHT RELIEF 

TABLETS

*Senokot® is a registered trademark of ATLANTIS CONSUMER HEALTHCARE INC.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

Do Not Use (Do not use)
  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Product Labeling
KROGER HEALTH Regular Strength Senna-Lax
Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call 1-800-632-6900

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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 periodof 2 weeks 

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