SENNOSIDES tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

SENNOSIDES (UNII: 3FYP5M0IJX) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX)

Available from:

Medline Industries

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

SENNOSIDES- SENNOSIDES TABLET
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES
_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
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
PURPOSE
Laxative
USES
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
WARNINGS
DO NOT USE
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 continues over a period
of 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.
DIRECTIONS
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
AGE STARTING DOSAGE
MAXIMUM DOSAGE
adults and children 12 years of age or older 2 tablets once a day 4
tablets twice a day
children 6 to under 12 years
1 tablet once a day
2 tablets twice a day
children 2 to under 6 years
1/2 tablet once a day 1 tablet twice a day
children under 2 years
ask a doctor
ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
each tablet contains: CALCIUM 25 MG
store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC
(59º-86ºF)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate,
hypromellose, liquid
paraffin*, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline
cellulose, mineral oil*,
silicon dioxide*, stearic acid*, sodium lauryl sulfate*, talc*,
triacetin*
*contains one or more of these ingredients
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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