371 - Senna Laxative

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SPL

SPL Set ID 9393032e-4343-4ac5-8e91-36013e5ca089

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2024-06-18

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Sennosides (8.6 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Croscarmellose Sodium Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate Magnesium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Silicon Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: AZ217 Shape: round Color: brown Size: 8 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2024-06-18

Description

Sennosides 8.6mg

Purpose

Laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.6mg

Use(s)

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

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

Do Not Use

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

Other Information

each tablet contains: calcium 50mg
store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Questions/comments

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday - Friday 9AM -5PM EST,

Active Ingredient(s)

Sennosides 8.6mg

Inactive Ingredients

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

Principal Display Panel

Senna Laxative

Ask A Doctor Before Use If

stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

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

If Pregnant Or Breastfeeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children

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

Structured Label Content

Use(s)

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

Do Not Use (Do not use)

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

Other Information (Other information)

each tablet contains: calcium 50mg
store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Questions/comments (Questions/Comments)

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday - Friday 9AM -5PM EST,

Active Ingredient(s) (Active ingredient(s))

Sennosides 8.6mg

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

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

Principal Display Panel

Senna Laxative

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

stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks

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 could be signs of a serious condition.

If Pregnant Or Breastfeeding, (If pregnant or breastfeeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

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.

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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