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:

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Stimulant Laxative - relieve occasional constipation (irregularity) - this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours 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.

Product summary:

Sennosides are round light brown tablets and have a imprint of S5. They are available as follows: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a well-closed, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. Protect from light.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

SENNOSIDES- SENNOSIDES TABLET
PD-RX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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SENNA 8.6MG
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)_
Sennosides 8.6 mg
_PURPOSE_
Stimulant Laxative
_USES_
relieve occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 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 IFyou 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
Posion Control Center immediately.
_OTHER INFORMATION_
EACH TABLET CONTAINS: CALCIUM 4 MG, SODIUM 3 MG
store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C
(59°-86°F)
_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS_
colloidal sillicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate,
microcrystalline
cellulose
_QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?_
CALL 516-341-0666
8:30AM-4:30PM ET. MON-FRI
_DIRECTIONS_
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
do not exceed maximum dosage
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
HOW SUPPLIED
Sennosides are round light brown tablets and have a imprint of S5.
They are available as
follows:
Bottles of 10: 72789-283-10
Bottles of 30: 72789-283-30
STORE AT 20° TO 25°C (68° TO 77°F) [SEE USP CONTROLLED ROOM
TEMPERATURE].
DISPENSE IN A WELL-CLOSED, LIGHT-RESISTANT CONTAINER AS DEFINED IN THE
USP.
PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Natural Vegetable Laxative
*Compare to the Active Ingredient in SENOKOT®
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