SENNA S- sennosides and docusate sodium tablet, coated
Medline Industries, LP
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Docusate sodium 50 mg
- Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement in 6 -12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
- this product if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
- laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel movements that persists over 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 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
- if you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed maximum dosage) or decrease dose until you are comfortable
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, sodium 6 mg (VERY LOW SODIUM)
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, D&C yellow#10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow#6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
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1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463)
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Manufacturing Information
Manufactured for:
Medline Industries, LP
Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA
Made in USA with domestic and foreign materials
www.medline.com
1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463)
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