SENNOSIDES tablet

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)

Available from:

New World Imports, Inc

INN (International Name):

sennosides a and b

Composition:

sennosides a and b 8.6 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Laxative For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. This product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

SENNOSIDES- SENNOSIDES TABLET
NEW WORLD IMPORTS, INC
_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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DRUG FACTS
Sennosides
Laxative
In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control
Center immediately.
For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity.
This product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
DO NOT USE laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
are present unless directed by a
doctor.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE a sudden change in bowel habits
that persists over a period of 2
weeks.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU are taking a prescription
drug. Laxatives may affect
how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or
after other drugs.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT do not use for longer than 1 week unless
directed by a doctor
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF rectal bleeding or failure to have a
bowel movement occur after use of a
laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING ask a health professional before use.
Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. If you do not
have comfortable bowel movement
by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed the
maximum dosage) or decrease dose
until you are comfortable.
Adults and children over 12 years: 2 tablets once a day. Maximum of 4
tablets twice a day.
Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 tablet once a day. Maximum of 2
tablets twice a day.
Children 2 to under 6 years: 1/2 tablet once a day. Maximum of 1
tablet twice a day.
Children under 2: consult a doctor
Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic dicalcium
phosphate dihydrate, lactose,
magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and tartaric acid.
SENNOSIDES
sennosides tablet
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT T YPE
HUMAN OTC DRUG
ITE M CODE (SOURCE )
NDC:518 24-217
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
ORAL
A