Label: SENNA-LAX- sennosides tablet

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

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  • Active ingredient

    Sennosides 8.6 mg

  • Purpose

    Laxative

  • Uses

    • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • this product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours  
  • Warnings

    Do not use

    laxative products for more than one 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

    • rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

     ask a health professional before use.


    Keep out of reach of children

    In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor 
    Age Starting dosageMaximum dosage
     Adults and children over 12 years2 tablets once a day4 tablets twice a day 
     Children 6 to under 12 years1 tablet once a day

    2 tablets twice a day
     Children 2 to under 6 years1/2 tablet once a day1 tablet twice a day
     Children under 2 yearsconsult a doctor consult a doctor
  • Other information

    ■ store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F)

    ■ do not use if safety seal under cap is torn or missing    

    ■ Calcium content: 50 mg per tablet  

  • Inactive ingredients

    croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

  • Principal Display Panel

    Senna Lax

    Senna Lax

     68998-373-01

    †Compare to the Active Ingredient in Senokot®

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    Senna-Lax

    NATURAL VEGETABLE LAXATIVE

    Gently Relieves Constipation

    100 Tablets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENNA-LAX 
    sennosides tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68998-373
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SENNOSIDES (UNII: 3FYP5M0IJX) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX) SENNOSIDES8.6 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize8mm
    FlavorImprint Code AZ;217
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68998-373-011 in 1 CARTON07/01/2014
    1100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00707/01/2014
    Labeler - Marc Glassman, Inc. (094487477)
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