Senna Laxative Drug Information

    Generic name: SENNOSIDES

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    Uses of Senna Laxative

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

    Dosage & Administration of Senna Laxative

    agestarting dosage
    adults and children 12 years of age and over2 tablets once a day
    children 6 to under 12 years1 tablet once a day
    children 2 to under 6 years1/2 tablet once a day
    children under 2 yearsask a doctor

    Side Effects of Senna Laxative

    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.

    Warnings & Cautions for Senna Laxative

    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 periodof 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

    Drug Interactions with Senna Laxative

    stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a periodof 2 weeks

    Pregnancy Safety for Senna Laxative

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Contraindications for Senna Laxative

    laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

    Overdosage Information for Senna Laxative

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

    Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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