Senna-Lax
Sennosides · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Purpose Laxative
Uses
Uses relieves: occasional constipation (irregularity)
Warnings
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal 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.
Do not use
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal 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.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal 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.
Stop use and ask a doctor
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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
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 immediately.
Directions
Directions take preferably at bedtime expect results in 6-12 hours adults and children 12 years and over do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours do not exceed the maximum dosage of this product adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets once daily (maximum: 4 tablets twice a day) children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet once daily (maximum: 2 tablets twice a day) children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 tablet once daily (maximum: 1 tablet twice a day) childrem under 2 years ask a doctor
Other information
Other information do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing store at room temperature avoid excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients crospovidone, dextrose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Guardian Drug Company (revised Dec 19, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Sennosides in 4 products
Senna-Lax NDC products (4)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69168-371 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Allegiant Health | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 53041-159 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Guardian Drug Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 68998-373 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Marc Glassman, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 76162-005 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | TopCo Associates, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Senna-Lax used for?
Uses relieves: occasional constipation (irregularity)
Who makes Senna-Lax?
Senna-Lax is listed by 4 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Allegiant Health, Guardian Drug Company, Marc Glassman, Inc., TopCo Associates, LLC.