Senna

Sennosides · Tablet · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses

USE(S) relieve occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks STOP USE AND ASK 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/BREASTFEEDING 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

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

Ask a doctor before use

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF 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

STOP USE AND ASK 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

PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING 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.

Directions

DIRECTIONS take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor do not exceed maximum dosage age starting dose 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

Other information

STORAGE 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

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Aarkish Pharmaceuticals NJ Inc. (revised Jul 1, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Senna NDC products (24)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
81005-101Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
Aarkish Pharmaceuticals NJ Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
82568-0024Sennosides 8.8 mg/5mL
Syrup
AARNA USA INC.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
82568-0006Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
AARNA USA INC.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
71399-1017Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
Akron Pharma Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
60687-851Sennosides 8.8 mg/5mL
Liquid
American Health PackagingOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
46122-702Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
AmerisourceBergen (Good Neighbor Pharmacy) 46122OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
17856-8237Sennosides A And B 417.12 mg/237mL
Syrup
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
71335-2360Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
Bryant Ranch PrepackOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55319-298Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Family Dollar Services IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
37808-675Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
H E BOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
37808-782Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
H E BOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0904-7528Sennosides 8.8 mg/5mL
Liquid
Major PharmaceuticalsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0121-4967Sennosides 8.8 mg/5mL
Liquid
PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI PharmaOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
39328-020Sennosides 8.8 mg/5mL
Syrup
Patrin Pharma, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68094-049Sennosides A And B 417.12 mg/237mL
Syrup
Precision Dose, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
82804-143Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
Proficient Rx LPOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
83324-004Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69618-069Sennosides 8.8 mg/5mL
Syrup
Reliable 1 Laboratories LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69618-064Sennosides A And B 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
Reliable 1 Laboratories LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
11822-0298Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Rite Aid CorporationOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0536-1483Sennosides A And B 8.8 mg/5mL
Solution
Rugby LaboratoriesOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-8820Sennosides 8.6 mg/1
Tablet
WalgreensOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0220-4643Senna Leaf 200 [kp_C]/200[kp_C]
Pellet
BoironUNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
0220-4642Senna Leaf 30 [hp_C]/30[hp_C]
Pellet
BoironUNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC

Frequently asked questions

What is Senna used for?

USE(S) relieve occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Who makes Senna?

Senna is listed by 20 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Aarkish Pharmaceuticals NJ Inc., AARNA USA INC., Akron Pharma Inc., American Health Packaging.