Senna-lax

Senna-lax
SPL v4
SPL
SPL Set ID d3ee7288-986e-44a6-8aa2-05405210c875
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-12-19
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Sennosides (8.6 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Crospovidone Dextrose Magnesium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Starch, Pregelatinized Corn

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2002-02-02
Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Pdp

Compare to the active ingredient in SENOKOT®

Senna-Lax

Natural Vegetable Laxative

Sennosides / Laxative

For Gentle, Overnight

Relief of Constipation

100 Tablets

Uses

relieves: occasional constipation (irregularity)

Directions
  • take preferably at bedtime
  • expect results in 6-12 hours
  • adults and children 12 years and over do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
  • children 6 to under 12 years do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
  • children 2 to under 6 years do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours
  • do not exceed the maximum dosage of this product
 adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets once daily (maximum: 4 tablets twice a day) 
 children 6 to under 12 years  1 tablet once daily (maximum: 2 tablets twice a day)
 children 2 to under 6 years  1/2 tablet once daily (maximum: 1 tablet twice a day)
 childrem under 2 years  ask a doctor

Do Not Use
  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Other Information
  • do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
  • store at room temperature
  • avoid excessive humidity
Inactive Ingredients

crospovidone, dextrose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch

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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks
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 immediately.

Structured Label Content

Pdp (PDP)

Compare to the active ingredient in SENOKOT®

Senna-Lax

Natural Vegetable Laxative

Sennosides / Laxative

For Gentle, Overnight

Relief of Constipation

100 Tablets

Uses

relieves: occasional constipation (irregularity)

Purpose

Laxative

Directions
  • take preferably at bedtime
  • expect results in 6-12 hours
  • adults and children 12 years and over do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
  • children 6 to under 12 years do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
  • children 2 to under 6 years do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours
  • do not exceed the maximum dosage of this product
 adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets once daily (maximum: 4 tablets twice a day) 
 children 6 to under 12 years  1 tablet once daily (maximum: 2 tablets twice a day)
 children 2 to under 6 years  1/2 tablet once daily (maximum: 1 tablet twice a day)
 childrem under 2 years  ask a doctor

Do Not Use (Do not use)
  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Other Information (Other information)
  • do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
  • store at room temperature
  • avoid excessive humidity
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

crospovidone, dextrose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch

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.

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)
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, Ask A Health Professional Before Use  (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 immediately.

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