Sennosides
Over-the-CounterBrand names: GeriCare Senna Syrup
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Sennosides | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor or pharmacis before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Shake well before using Do not exceed recommended dose Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose adults and children 12 years and older 2-3 teaspoonfuls once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor 3 teaspoons in the morning and 3 teaspoons at bedtime Under 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor or pharmacis before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
Sennosides is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Sennosides drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Sennosides label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 702311 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Sennosides (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS