Label: BEKUNIS NATURES GENTLE STIMULANT LAXATIVE- sennosides a and b tablet, sugar coated

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

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Updated February 13, 2011

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    The ultimate natural laxative

    Bekunis, with natural senna, is regarded the world over as the ultimate natural laxative. Backed by years of research and highest quality standards, Bekunis is one of the world's leading products for natural, gentle and dependable relief.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Bekunis in the evening, relief in the morning

    Bekunis works in harmony with your body to relieve simple constipation when needed by stimulating the large bowel during the night to gently induce smooth, comfortable regularity in the morning.
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Sennosides 20 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Laxative

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    • for relief of occasional constipation
    • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    Do not use

    • Laxative products for longer that 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 movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • You have rectal bleeding
    • You fail to have a bowel movement after use
    • 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.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

    Adults and children over 12 years of age and over
    		 Oral Dosage is 1 tablet (20 mg) once daily
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Product of Germany

    Manufactured by: roha arzneimittel GmbH 28333 Bremen, Germany

    Distributed by: Bioforce USA, Ghent, NY 12075 USA

    To call us: 1-800-641-7555

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Store in a dry, cool place.

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients calcium carbonate, carmellose sodium, gelatine, gum arabic, glucose syrup dry substance, lactose, Macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, methyl acrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1), methylated silicon dioxide, microcrystalline celluclose, montan glycol wax, polysorbate 80, stearic acid, sucrose, talcum, titanium dioxide.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 42982-4441-1

    Bekunis

    Nature's Gentle Stimulant

    Laxative Tablets

    Senna Fruit Extract


    Bekunis in the evening

    Relief in the morning


    40 Tablets

    Bekunis 40 Tablets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BEKUNIS NATURES GENTLE STIMULANT LAXATIVE 
    sennosides a and b tablet, sugar coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:42982-4441
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SENNOSIDES A AND B (UNII: 1B5FPI42EN) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX) SENNOSIDES A AND B20 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    DEXTROSE (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    LACTOSE (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (WHITE GRAY) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code ;
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:42982-4441-140 in 1 BOX
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33402/10/2011
    Labeler - roha arzneimittel GmbH (319896957)
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