Senokot
standardized senna concentrate · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Sennosides 8.6mg
Purpose
Purpose Laxative
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6–12 hours
Warnings
Warnings
Do not use
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Aska doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues overa period of 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctorif you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movementafter 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 ControlCenter right away.
Directions
Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dosage maximum dosage adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 tablets oncea day 4 tablets twicea day children 6 to under12 years 1 tablet once aday 2 tablets twicea day children 2 to under6 years 1/2 tablet oncea day 1 tablet twicea day children under2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dicalciumphosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystallinecellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, talc
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc. (revised Dec 29, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Sennosides in 3 products
Senokot NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-8045 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | A-S Medication Solutions | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 67618-120 | Sennosides 17.2 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 67618-300 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Senokot used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6–12 hours
Who makes Senokot?
Senokot is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including A-S Medication Solutions, Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc..