Label: SENNOSIDES tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • 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 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 or comments?

    1-800-616-2471

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

    Distributed by:
    MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
    Indianapolis, IN 46268

    Distributed By:

    Cardinal Health

    Dublin, OH 43017

    L58521080723


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

  • Principal Display Panel

    Senna-Lax 8.6mg

    Sennosides Laxative

    10 Tablets

    Bag Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENNOSIDES 
    sennosides tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-2347(NDC:0904-7252)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SENNOSIDES (UNII: 3FYP5M0IJX) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX) SENNOSIDES8.6 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: O7TSZ97GEP)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize9mm
    FlavorImprint Code W2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55154-2347-010 in 1 BAG07/17/2023
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00707/17/2023
    Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)
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