Standardized Senna Concentrate
Brand names: Geri-kot, Senokot
Warnings
Warnings Do not use for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting have 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 right away.
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions • do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime children under 12 years ask a doctor
Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Sennosides 8.6 mg
Inactive ingredients cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose*, magnesium silicate*, magnesium stearate, mineral oil*, PEG*, silica*, wax*. *May contain these ingredients