senna laxative tablets 8.6 mg

SPL v1

SPL

SPL Set ID f741e642-b12f-4704-961d-fbb8dca68506

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2013-03-06

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

sennosides (8.6 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate hypromelloses mineral oil magnesium stearate maltodextrin cellulose, microcrystalline silicon dioxide sodium lauryl sulfate stearic acid

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: S8 Shape: round Color: brown Size: 9 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

otc monograph drug active Since 2024-05-07

Purpose

Laxative

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Medication Information

Warnings

Do not use

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

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

Stop use and ask a doctor ifyou 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.

Active Ingredient

Sennosides 8.6 mg

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

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

Other Information

each tablet contains:calcium 25 mg
store at room temperature
DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED

Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, liquid paraffin, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid.

Description

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Questions?

937-898-4010

Section 50565-1

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.

Package Label

Structured Label Content

Warnings

Do not use

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

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

Stop use and ask a doctor ifyou 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.

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient (in each tablet))

Sennosides 8.6 mg

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

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

Other Information (Other information)

each tablet contains:calcium 25 mg
store at room temperature
DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, liquid paraffin, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid.

Questions?

937-898-4010

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

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.

Package Label

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Source: dailymed · Ingested: 2026-02-15T12:03:03.963111 · Updated: 2026-03-14T23:02:55.861635