Label: SENNA- sennosides capsule, gelatin coated

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

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Sennosides 8.6 mg

  • Purpose

    Laxative

  • Uses

    ■ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    ■ generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours

  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

  • Do not use

    ■ laxative products for longer than 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 habits that lasts over 2 weeks

  • STOP USE

    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.

  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    ■ take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor    

    AgeStarting DosageMaximum Dosage
    adults and children 12 years of age or over2 softgels once a day4 softgels twice a day 
    children 6 to under 12 years1 softgel once a day2 softgels twice a day 
    children under 6 years of ageask a doctor ask a doctor  

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts (continued)

  • Other information

    ■ each softgel contains: calcium 1 mg and sodium less than 1 mg
    ■ store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

  • Inactive ingredients

    aerosil, beeswax, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No.40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin,
    light liquid paraffin, povidone (PVP K-30), purified water, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose,
    sorbitol solution, soya lecithin, titanium dioxide

  • QUESTIONS

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - LEADER™ REGULAR STRNGTH SENNA 60 Softgels Bottle Carton

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    NDC 70000-0441-1

    Regular Strength

    Senna

    Sennosides, 8.6 mg | Laxative

    Standardized
    Senna Concentrate
    Natural Vegetable Laxative Ingredient

    60 SOFTGELS

    Actual Size

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Senokot® Regular Strength.

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENNA 
    sennosides capsule, gelatin coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70000-0441
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SENNOSIDES (UNII: 3FYP5M0IJX) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX) SENNOSIDES8.6 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE (UNII: EU2PSP0G0W)  
    YELLOW WAX (UNII: 2ZA36H0S2V)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    LECITHIN, SOYBEAN (UNII: 1DI56QDM62)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorbrown (Opaque) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULE (SOFTGEL) Size12mm
    FlavorImprint Code 458
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70000-0441-11 in 1 CARTON12/26/2018
    160 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00712/26/2018
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (063997360)
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