Label: SENNA PLUS- docusate sodium, 50 mg sennosides, 8.6 mg capsule, gelatin coated

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

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients                                      Purpose
    (in each softgel)
    Docusate sodium 50 mg..............................Stool softener
    Sennosides 8.6 mg................................................Laxative

  • Uses

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

  • Warnings

    Do not use

    if you are now 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
    ■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor

     Age Starting dose Maximum Dosage
     adults and children 12 years of age or older 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day
     children 6 to under 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day
     children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor

  • Other information

    ■ each softgel contains: calcium 2 mg and sodium 3 mg
    ■ store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol-400, povidone (PVP K-30), propylene
    glycol, purified water, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Softgels Bottle Carton

    NDC 70000-0445-1
    Senna Plus
    Docusate Sodium, 50 mg | Sennosides, 8.6 mg
    Stool Softener | Laxative
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    active ingredients*
    Dual Action
    Standardized Senna Concentrate
    60 SOFTGELS Actual Size
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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENNA PLUS 
    docusate sodium, 50 mg sennosides, 8.6 mg capsule, gelatin coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70000-0445
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SENNOSIDES (UNII: 3FYP5M0IJX) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX) SENNOSIDES8.6 mg
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM50 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colororange (Opaque) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULE (Softgel) Size6mm
    FlavorImprint Code S62
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70000-0445-11 in 1 CARTON01/15/2019
    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 DrugM00701/15/2019
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (063997360)
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