Senna Syrup

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Sennosides (8.8 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Methylparaben Propylene Glycol Propylparaben Water Sucralose

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2021-05-03

Medication Information

Warnings and Precautions

WARNINGS: Do not use • laxative products for a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Indications and Usage

Use: • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity), generally causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours.

Dosage and Administration

1 teaspoonful = 5 mL
Directions: Shake well before use Do not exceed recommended dose
Age	Starting Dose	Maximum Dosage
Adults and children 12 years of age and over	2 to 3 teaspoonfuls (10 mL to 15 mL) once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor	3 teaspoonfuls (15 mL) in the morning and 3 teaspoonfuls (15 mL) at bedtime
Children under 12 years of age	Ask a doctor	Ask a doctor

Description

Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful) Sennosides 8.8 mg

Section 44425-7

Other information: Store at room temperature 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Excursions between 26°C to 30°C (78°F to 86°F) are allowed. Protect from excessive heat. For more info call 1- 800-447-1006.

Section 50565-1

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. In case of eye contact, flush with water.

Section 50566-9

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have • rectal bleeding • no bowel movement after use of laxative

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Section 50569-3

Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel movement that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Section 51727-6

Inactive ingredients: Artificial and natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylparaben, propylene glycol, sucrose and purified water.

Section 53414-9

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

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Purpose

Laxative

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

Sennosides 8.8 mg

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Structured Label Content

Indications and Usage (34067-9)

Use: • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity), generally causes bowel movement in 6-12 hours.

Dosage and Administration (34068-7)

1 teaspoonful = 5 mL
Directions: Shake well before use Do not exceed recommended dose
Age	Starting Dose	Maximum Dosage
Adults and children 12 years of age and over	2 to 3 teaspoonfuls (10 mL to 15 mL) once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor	3 teaspoonfuls (15 mL) in the morning and 3 teaspoonfuls (15 mL) at bedtime
Children under 12 years of age	Ask a doctor	Ask a doctor

Warnings and Precautions (34071-1)

WARNINGS: Do not use • laxative products for a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Section 44425-7 (44425-7)

Other information: Store at room temperature 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Excursions between 26°C to 30°C (78°F to 86°F) are allowed. Protect from excessive heat. For more info call 1- 800-447-1006.

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. In case of eye contact, flush with water.

Section 50566-9 (50566-9)

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have • rectal bleeding • no bowel movement after use of laxative

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Section 50569-3 (50569-3)

Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel movement that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Section 51727-6 (51727-6)

Inactive ingredients: Artificial and natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylparaben, propylene glycol, sucrose and purified water.

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

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

Section 55105-1 (55105-1)

Purpose

Laxative

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

Sennosides 8.8 mg

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Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

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