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SPL v5

SPL

SPL Set ID 94a9c24a-07c3-4535-b810-b7abc9fc5ad5

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2019-12-11

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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

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

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2014-07-01

Description

Sennosides 8.6mg

Purpose

Laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.6mg

Uses

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	½ 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

Active Ingredient

Sennosides 8.6mg

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

Inactive Ingredients

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

Principal Display Panel

Senna Lax

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.

Keep Out of Reach of Childen.

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

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	½ 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

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Sennosides 8.6mg

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

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

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

Principal Display Panel

Senna Lax

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.

Keep Out of Reach of Childen. (Keep out of reach of childen.)

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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