senna syrup

senna syrup
SPL v2
SPL
SPL Set ID e221e66f-edb9-4c8a-8c75-5eca4ae8aa6d
Route
oral
Published
Effective Date 2016-05-04
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
sennosides a and b (8.8 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
methylparaben propylene glycol propylparaben water cocoa sucrose

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: brown
Marketing Status
otc monograph not final active Since 2012-04-23
Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Medication Information

Uses

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

Purpose

Laxative

Directions

Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using.

age starting dose maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years and older 2 - 3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day
children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Other Information
  • avoid excessive heat
  • store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
Inactive Ingredients

cocoa distillate flavor, natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose

Description

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Questions?

To Report Adverse Drug Event Call (800) 616-2471

Section 42229-5

Distributed by: 31778 Enterprise Drive Livonia, MI 48150 USA MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS



Section 50565-1

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children.

Section 50566-9

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

Section 50568-5

you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Section 50570-1

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Section 53414-9

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

Senna (sennosides A and B) Syrup
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • Noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Active Ingredient (in Each Teaspoonful)

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Structured Label Content

Uses

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

Purpose

Laxative

Directions

Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using.

age starting dose maximum dosage
adults and children 12 years and older 2 - 3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day
children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Other Information (Other information)
  • avoid excessive heat
  • store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

cocoa distillate flavor, natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose

Questions?

To Report Adverse Drug Event Call (800) 616-2471

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Distributed by: 31778 Enterprise Drive Livonia, MI 48150 USA MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS



Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children.

Section 50566-9 (50566-9)

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

Section 50568-5 (50568-5)

you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Section 50570-1 (50570-1)

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

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

Senna (sennosides A and B) Syrup (SENNA (SENNOSIDES A AND B) SYRUP)
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 movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Active Ingredient (in Each Teaspoonful) (Active Ingredient (in each teaspoonful))

Sennosides 8.8 mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

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