Senna

Brand names: Senna, SENNA, OneLAX SENNA, Senna Laxative, Senna Tabs

Warnings

Warnings 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 Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. This 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.

Uses

Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using.

Dosage forms & strengths

SOLUTION SYRUP TABLET, FILM COATED
SENNOSIDES A AND B 8.8 mg/5mL SENNOSIDES A AND B 417.12 mg/237mL SENNOSIDES A AND B 8.6 mg/1

age starting dose maximum dosage Adults and children 12 yeart and older 2-3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day Children 6 years to under 12 yeart 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day Children 2 years to under 6 yeart l/2 - 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day Children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Active Ingredient Active ingredient (in each teaspoonful) Purpose Sennosides 8.8 mg …………………………................Laxative

Inactive:

Inactive Ingredients flavor choclate, mythylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water and sucrose

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed