Label: SENNA-LAX- sennosides a and b tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated October 12, 2012

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Sennosides 8.6 mg

  • Purpose

    Laxative

  • Uses

    • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
  • 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 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 older
    		2 tablets once a day
    		4 tablets twice a day
    children 6 to under 12 years of age
    		1 tablet once a day
    		2 tablets twice a day
    children 2 to under 6 years of age
    		1/2 tablet once a day
    		1 tablet twice a day
    children under 2 years of age
    		ask a doctor
    		ask a doctor
  • Inactive ingredients

    Acacia Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Dextrose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propylene Glycol, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Triacetin.

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  • Sennosides 8.6mg Tablet

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENNA-LAX 
    sennosides a and b tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63629-3207(NDC:0904-5165)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SENNOSIDES A AND B (UNII: 1B5FPI42EN) (SENNOSIDES A AND B - UNII:1B5FPI42EN) SENNOSIDES A AND B8.6 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    DEXTROSE (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUND (Biconvex) Size9mm
    FlavorImprint Code GPI;W2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63629-3207-1100 in 1 BOTTLE
    2NDC:63629-3207-260 in 1 BOTTLE
    3NDC:63629-3207-3120 in 1 BOTTLE
    4NDC:63629-3207-456 in 1 BOTTLE
    5NDC:63629-3207-530 in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33405/04/2011
    Labeler - Bryant Ranch Prepack (171714327)
    Registrant - Bryant Ranch Prepack (171714327)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Bryant Ranch Prepack171714327REPACK(63629-3207) , RELABEL(63629-3207)
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