Label: SENNOSIDES tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 51316-112-02, 51316-112-03, 51316-112-05
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy, Inc
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated December 1, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

    Active ingredient (in each tablet)
    Sennosides 8.6 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose
    Laxative

  • Uses

     relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

     generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

  • WARNINGS

     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 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 right away.

  • Directions

     take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

    Agestarting dosagemaximum dosage
    adults and children
    12 years of age and over     		2 tablets once a day4 tablets twice a day
    children 6 to under 12 years1 tablet once a day2 tablets twice a day
    children 2 to under 6 years1/2 tablet once a day1 tablet twice a day
    children under 2 yearsask a doctorask a doctor

  • Other information

     each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg

     store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate,hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, talc.

  • QUESTIONS

    Call 1-800-231-4670 Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
    One CVS Drive
    Woonsocket, RI 02895
    © 2022 CVS/pharmacy
    CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

    KEEP THIS CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

    * This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., owner of the registered trademark Senokot®.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Compare to the active ingredient in Senokot®*

    Senna

    SENNOSIDES, 8.6 mg
    Laxative

    Standardized senna concentrate
    Natural vegetable laxative ingredient

    50 TABLETS

    Package Contains One Bottle

    CVS Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENNOSIDES 
    sennosides tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-112
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SENNOSIDES (UNII: 3FYP5M0IJX) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX) SENNOSIDES8.6 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, DIHYDRATE (UNII: O7TSZ97GEP)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize9mm
    FlavorImprint Code W2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-112-02250 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/23/2023
    2NDC:51316-112-031 in 1 CARTON07/26/2023
    250 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:51316-112-05500 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00703/23/2023
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy, Inc (062312574)
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