Senna Laxative
Sennosides · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Sennosides USP, 8.6 mg
Purpose
Purpose Stimulant laxative
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
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 When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. 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.
Do not use
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use
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
When using this product
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
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
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dosage maximum dosage adults and children 12 years and over 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
Other information each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg, sodium 1 mg Very Low Sodium store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number protect from moisture
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by DOLGENCORP, LLC (revised Apr 8, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Sennosides in 19 products
- Sennosides A And B in 2 products
Senna Laxative NDC products (21)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0761-0798 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Basic Drugs, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 63941-882 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company) | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72476-882 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.) | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72476-875 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.) | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-882 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-885 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-208 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | DOLGENCORP, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 50804-372 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Good Sense | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 80136-434 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Heartland Pharma Co. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 84324-012 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | NUVICARE LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 43063-838 | Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72090-041 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70677-0164 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70677-1097 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70677-1247 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11673-191 | Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | TARGET CORPORATION | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 30142-752 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | The Kroger Co. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41163-782 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41163-775 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41163-631 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0363-0138 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Walgreens | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Senna Laxative used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Who makes Senna Laxative?
Senna Laxative is listed by 15 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Basic Drugs, Inc., Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company), Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.), Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL).