371 - Senna-lax

SPL v5

SPL

SPL Set ID 7dd97c54-2ba1-4629-87b9-1ba0913fe531

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2016-12-27

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Sennosides (8.6 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Croscarmellose Sodium Magnesium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Silicon Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: AZ;217 Shape: round Color: brown Size: 8 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2014-07-01

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Uses

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Directions

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

Age	Starting dosage	Maximum dosage
Adults and children over 12 years	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	consult a doctor	consult a doctor

Do Not Use

laxative products for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Active Ingredient

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Other Information

■ store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F)

■ do not use if safety seal under cap is torn or missing

■ Calcium content: 50 mg per tablet

Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

Principal Display Panel

Senna Lax

68998-373-01

†Compare to the Active Ingredient in Senokot®

Marc's (logo)

Senna-Lax

NATURAL VEGETABLE LAXATIVE

Gently Relieves Constipation

100 Tablets

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep Out of Reach of Children

In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

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

Uses

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

Laxative

Directions

take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

Age	Starting dosage	Maximum dosage
Adults and children over 12 years	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	consult a doctor	consult a doctor

Do Not Use (Do not use)

laxative products for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Other Information (Other information)

■ store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F)

■ do not use if safety seal under cap is torn or missing

■ Calcium content: 50 mg per tablet

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

Principal Display Panel

Senna Lax

68998-373-01

†Compare to the Active Ingredient in Senokot®

Marc's (logo)

Senna-Lax

NATURAL VEGETABLE LAXATIVE

Gently Relieves Constipation

100 Tablets

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

rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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

In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

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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