SENNOSIDES: Package Insert and Label Information

SENNOSIDES- sennosides tablet, film coated
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Laxative

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

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

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.

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 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

 each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg

 store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, talc

Questions or comments?

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Compare to the active ingredient in Senokot®*

Senna

SENNOSIDES, 8.6 mg

Laxative

Standardized senna concentrate

Natural vegetable laxative ingredient

50 TABLETS

CVS Label
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SENNOSIDES
sennosides tablet, film coated
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:69842-220
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
SENNOSIDES (SENNOSIDES) SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (CROSCARMELLOSE)
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, DIHYDRATE
HYPROMELLOSES
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MALTODEXTRIN
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
LIGHT MINERAL OIL
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400
TALC
Product Characteristics
Color brown Score no score
Shape ROUND Size 9mm
Flavor Imprint Code 1122;1122
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:69842-220-25 250 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE None
2 NDC:69842-220-50 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON contains a BOTTLE
2 50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the CARTON (69842-220-50)
3 NDC:69842-220-08 500 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final part334 07/03/2018
Labeler — CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (062312574)

Revised: 06/2021 CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

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