Senna Syrup

Senna Syrup
SPL v4
SPL
SPL Set ID 34c3346d-2db4-4410-be4e-9b1c197f2f37
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2018-02-06
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Sennosides A And B (8.8 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Methylparaben Propylene Glycol Propylparaben Water Cocoa Sucrose

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: brown
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL Active Since 2012-04-23
Description

Drug Facts *Senna Syrup is not manufactured or distributed by The Purdue Frederick Company, owners of the registered trademark Senokot®.

Purpose

Laxative

How Supplied

Product: 68151-0648 NDC: 68151-0648-0 5 mL in a PACKAGE

Medication Information

Purpose

Laxative

How Supplied

Product: 68151-0648

NDC: 68151-0648-0 5 mL in a PACKAGE

Description

Drug Facts *Senna Syrup is not manufactured or distributed by The Purdue Frederick Company, owners of the registered trademark Senokot®.

Uses

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

Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

*Senna Syrup is not manufactured or distributed by The Purdue Frederick Company, owners of the registered trademark Senokot®.

Section 50565-1

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

Section 50566-9

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

Section 50568-5

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Section 50570-1

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a professional before use.

Directions

Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using.

age starting dose maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years and older 2 - 3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day
children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Questions?

To Report Adverse Drug Event Call (800) 616-2471

Other Information
  • avoid excessive heat
  • store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
Calcium Sennosides
Inactive Ingredients

cocoa distillate flavor, natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • Noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Active Ingredient (in Each Teaspoonful)

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Structured Label Content

Uses

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

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

*Senna Syrup is not manufactured or distributed by The Purdue Frederick Company, owners of the registered trademark Senokot®.

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

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

Section 50566-9 (50566-9)

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

Section 50568-5 (50568-5)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Section 50570-1 (50570-1)

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a professional before use.

Purpose

Laxative

Directions

Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using.

age starting dose maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years and older 2 - 3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day
children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Questions?

To Report Adverse Drug Event Call (800) 616-2471

How Supplied (HOW SUPPLIED)

Product: 68151-0648

NDC: 68151-0648-0 5 mL in a PACKAGE

Other Information (Other information)
  • avoid excessive heat
  • store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
Calcium Sennosides
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

cocoa distillate flavor, natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose

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 movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Active Ingredient (in Each Teaspoonful) (Active Ingredient (in each teaspoonful))

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

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