SENEXON-S- docusate sodium-sennosides tablet tablet, coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

SENNOSIDES A AND B (UNII: 1B5FPI42EN) (SENNOSIDES A AND B - UNII:1B5FPI42EN), DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG)

Available from:

NCS HealthCare of KY, Inc dba Vangard Labs

INN (International Name):

SENNOSIDES A AND B

Composition:

SENNOSIDES A AND B 8.6 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Stool Softener Stimulant Laxative  • relieves occasional constipation • generally produces bowel movement in 6 - 12 hours  Stop use and ask a doctor if   • you have rectal bleeding  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product.  These may indicate a serious condition.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

SENEXON-S- DOCUSATE SODIUM-SENNOSIDES TABLET TABLET, COATED
NCS HEALTHCARE OF KY, INC DBA VANGARD LABS
_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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SENEXON-S TABLETS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)
Docusate sodium 50 mg
Sennosides 8.6 mg
PURPOS ES
Stool Softener
Stimulant Laxative
US ES
• relieves occasional constipation
• generally produces bowel movement in 6 - 12 hours
WARNINGS
Do not use • if you are taking mineral oil • for longer than one
week • when abdominal pain, nausea
or vomiting are present
Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel
habits that lasts over two weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other
drug. Take this product two or 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 • you fail
to have a bowel movement after use
of this product.
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.
DIRECTIONS
• take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
• if you do not have a comforable bowel movement by the second day,
increase dose by one tablet (do
not exceed maximum dosage)
AGE
STARTING DOSAGE
MAXIMUM DOSAGE
adults and children 12 years and older 2 tablets once daily 4 tablets
twice daily
children 5 to under 12 years
1 tablet once daily
2 tablets twice daily
children 2 to under 6 years
1/2 tablet once daily 1 tablet twice daily
children under 2 years
ask a doctor
ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
• each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg, sodium 6 mg (LOW SODIUM)
• store at 20º - 25ºC (68º - 77ºF)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C
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