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senna syrup

SPL v2

SPL

SPL Set ID 206d52bf-8982-4668-b750-b4e4d3c5dc66

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2024-10-17

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

sennosides (8.8 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

propylene glycol methylparaben propylparaben sucrose

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

otc monograph drug active Since 2024-10-18

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Medication Information

Warnings

Do not use laxative products for longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.

Uses

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
Generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

Laxative

Directions

Shake well before using. Do not exceed maximum dose. Take at bedtime or as directed by a doctor.

Age	Usual Dose	Maximum Dose
Adults & children 12 years and older	2-3 teaspoons once a day	3 teaspoons twice a day
6 to 12 years	1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons once a day	1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day
2 to 6 years	1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon once a day	3/4 teaspoon once a day
Under 2 years	Consult a doctor

Other Information

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients

Propylene Glycol USP, Methyl Paraben NF, Propyl Paraben NF, Sucrose NF, Chocolate Flavor Artificial & Natural, Brownie Flavor Artificial & Natural.

Description

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Section 51945-4

Questions Or Comments?

Call + 1 (732) 994-2808 or email [email protected]

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You

have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
notice a change in bowel habits that last over two weeks
are pregnant or breastfeeding

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.

Active Ingredient (per 5 Ml Teaspoon)

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Structured Label Content

Warnings

Do not use laxative products for longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.

Uses

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
Generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

Laxative

Directions

Shake well before using. Do not exceed maximum dose. Take at bedtime or as directed by a doctor.

Age	Usual Dose	Maximum Dose
Adults & children 12 years and older	2-3 teaspoons once a day	3 teaspoons twice a day
6 to 12 years	1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons once a day	1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day
2 to 6 years	1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon once a day	3/4 teaspoon once a day
Under 2 years	Consult a doctor

Other Information

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients

Propylene Glycol USP, Methyl Paraben NF, Propyl Paraben NF, Sucrose NF, Chocolate Flavor Artificial & Natural, Brownie Flavor Artificial & Natural.

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call + 1 (732) 994-2808 or email [email protected]

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You (Ask a doctor before use if you)

have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
notice a change in bowel habits that last over two weeks
are pregnant or breastfeeding

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

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if )

you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.

Active Ingredient (per 5 Ml Teaspoon) (Active Ingredient (per 5 mL teaspoon))

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

{"Uses": "Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) Generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours", "Purpose": "Laxative", "Warnings": "Do not use laxative products for longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.", "Directions": "Shake well before using. Do not exceed maximum dose. Take at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Age Usual Dose Maximum Dose Adults & children 12 years and older 2-3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day 6 to 12 years 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day 2 to 6 years 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon once a day Under 2 years Consult a doctor", "Other Information": "store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)", "Inactive Ingredients": "Propylene Glycol USP, Methyl Paraben NF, Propyl Paraben NF, Sucrose NF, Chocolate Flavor Artificial & Natural, Brownie Flavor Artificial & Natural.", "Questions or comments?": "Call + 1 (732) 994-2808 or email support@gencare.health", "Ask a doctor before use if you": "have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting notice a change in bowel habits that last over two weeks are pregnant or breastfeeding", "Keep out of reach of children.": "In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.", "Stop use and ask a doctor if ": "you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.", "Active Ingredient (per 5 mL teaspoon)": "Sennosides 8.8 mg"}

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