Sennosides Natural Laxative

SPL v4

SPL

SPL Set ID 9d22bedb-9fca-8421-e053-2a95a90acf4a

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2020-01-24

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Sennosides (8.6 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

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

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: AZ217 Shape: round Color: brown Size: 9 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2020-01-24

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Uses

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

Warnings

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 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Questions?

call toll-free 1-800-935-6737

Other Information

each tablet contains: calcium 40mg
store at room temperature

Package Labeling:

Inactive Ingredients

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

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

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

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet))

Sennosides 8.6 mg

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 causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Purpose

Laxative

Warnings

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 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Questions?

call toll-free 1-800-935-6737

Other Information (Other information)

each tablet contains: calcium 40mg
store at room temperature

Package Labeling:

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

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

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 may indicate a serious condition.

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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

Sennosides 8.6 mg

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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