Label: SENNA LAXATIVE- sennosides tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 49781-148-51
  • Packager: Cardinal Health (Leader) 49781
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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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 within 6- 12 hours.
  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

    Ask a doctor before using 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 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 25 mg
    • store at 25o C (77o F); excursions permitted between 15_30oC (59_86oF)
  • Inactive Ingredients

    croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, liquid paraffin*, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil*, polyethylene glycol*, polyvinyl alcohol*, silicon dioxide*, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid*, talc*

    *contains one or more of these ingredients

  • Questions or comments?

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    Compare to Senokot® active ingredient†

    Senna Laxative 

    Sennosides, 8.6 mg

    Natural Vegetable laxative ingredient

    gentle, overnight relief

    Tablets

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., distributor of Senokot®.

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

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

    DISTRIBUTED BY: CARDINAL HEALTH

    DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

    www.myleader.com

  • Product Label

    Sennosides 8.6 mg

    Leader Senna Laxative Brown Tablets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENNA LAXATIVE 
    sennosides tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49781-148
    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)  
    DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: O7TSZ97GEP)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize9mm
    FlavorImprint Code 0813;AV;TCL080;S8
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49781-148-511 in 1 BOX02/29/201602/28/2025
    1100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00702/29/201602/28/2025
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (Leader) 49781 (097537435)
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