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SPL v9

SPL

SPL Set ID 2b03d07c-ea4f-4663-bcc3-20ebdf83b7aa

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2012-05-15

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Sennosides A And B (8.6 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Croscarmellose Sodium Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous Hypromelloses Magnesium Stearate Cellulose, Microcrystalline Mineral Oil

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: S8 Shape: round Color: brown Size: 10 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2007-01-24

Description

Sennosides 8.6mg

Purpose

Laxative

How Supplied

Senna Laxative Tablets are available as follows: 8.6 mg: Brown, round, scored tablet, debossed “SB”. Available in bottles of 10 tablets (NDC 43063-838-10) 30 tablets (NDC 43063-838-30)

Medication Information

Purpose

Laxative

How Supplied

Senna Laxative Tablets are available as follows: 8.6 mg: Brown, round, scored tablet, debossed “SB”. Available in bottles of 10 tablets (NDC 43063-838-10) 30 tablets (NDC 43063-838-30)

Description

Sennosides 8.6mg

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Section 51945-4

Warnings

Directions

do not exceed recommended dose

Age	Starting Dose	Maximum Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and older	2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase if needed, or as directed by a doctor	4 tablets twice a day, in the morning and at bedtime
children under 12 years	ask a doctor	ask a doctor

Do Not Use

for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756

16 How Supplied

Senna Laxative Tablets are available as follows:

8.6 mg: Brown, round, scored tablet, debossed “SB”. Available in bottles of

10 tablets (NDC 43063-838-10)

30 tablets (NDC 43063-838-30)

Other Information

Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing from bottle.
each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, potassium 70 mg
store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients:

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

you have no bowel movement within 12 hours
you have rectal bleeding

These could be signs of a serious condition

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You

have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
are taking mineral oil
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks

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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)

Sennosides 8.6mg

Structured Label Content

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Purpose

Laxative

Warnings

Directions

do not exceed recommended dose

Age	Starting Dose	Maximum Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and older	2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase if needed, or as directed by a doctor	4 tablets twice a day, in the morning and at bedtime
children under 12 years	ask a doctor	ask a doctor

Do Not Use (Do not use)

for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756

16 How Supplied (16 HOW SUPPLIED)

Senna Laxative Tablets are available as follows:

8.6 mg: Brown, round, scored tablet, debossed “SB”. Available in bottles of

10 tablets (NDC 43063-838-10)

30 tablets (NDC 43063-838-30)

Other Information (Other information)

Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing from bottle.
each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, potassium 70 mg
store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients: (Inactive ingredients:)

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil

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

you have no bowel movement within 12 hours
you have rectal bleeding

These could be signs of a serious condition

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

have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
are taking mineral oil
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks

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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet) (Active ingredient (in each tablet))

Sennosides 8.6mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Additional Information

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Source: dailymed · Ingested: 2026-02-15T12:06:09.458675 · Updated: 2026-03-14T23:08:47.595357