Maximum Strength Laxative
Sennosides · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Sennosides USP, 25 mg
Purpose
Purpose Stimulant laxative
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Warnings 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 noticed 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 any other 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 a period longer than 1 week Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
When using this product
When using this product do not use for a period longer than 1 week
Stop use and ask 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 may be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Directions swallow tablet (s) with a glass of water. swallow tablet (s) whole, do not crush, break or chew. adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 tablets once or twice daily children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 tablet once or twice daily children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients acacia, calcium sulfate anhydrous, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow, kaolin, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, shellac, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide.
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call 1-877-290-4008
Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS HEALTH (revised Feb 12, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Sennosides in 3 products
Maximum Strength Laxative NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70000-0077 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet | CARDINAL HEALTH | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69842-195 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | CVS HEALTH | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41226-195 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet | Kroger Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Maximum Strength Laxative used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Who makes Maximum Strength Laxative?
Maximum Strength Laxative is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including CARDINAL HEALTH, CVS HEALTH, Kroger Company.