Label: SENNA- sennosides a and b liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active Ingredient

    Active ingredient (in each 5 ml) purpose
    Sennosides 8.8 mg …………………………................Laxative

  • Uses

    relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

  • Directions

    shake well before use
    take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Age                                                                   Starting Dose                           Maximum Dose
    adults and children                                   12 years 2 - 3 teaspoonfuls         3 teaspoonfuls twice a day
    and older once a day


    6 years to under 12 years of age              1 - 1½ teaspoonfuls once a day       1½ teaspoonfuls twice a day

    2 to under 6 years of age                       ½ - ¾ teaspoon once a day                 ¾ teaspoon once a day

    under 2 years of age consult a doctor consult a doctor

  • Warnings

    Do Not Use • laxative products for longer than 1 week
    unless directed by a doctor
    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have
    • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting
    • notice a sudden change in bowel movement that continues
    over a period of 2 weeks
    Stop use and ask a doctor if
    you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement
    after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition
    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health
    professional before use

  • Inactive Ingredient

    Flavors, parabens, propylene gylcol, sucrose and water

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

    KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
    In case of accidental
    overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
    immediately

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Label of Bottle

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENNA 
    sennosides a and b liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54162-007
    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 B415.36 mg  in 236 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    ISOPROPYLPARABEN (UNII: A6EOX47QK0)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCOFFEE (Flavor) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54162-007-08236 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33406/19/2012
    Labeler - Geritrex LLC (112796248)