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CVS Senna Laxative

SENNOSIDES

Standard Dose
Directions Shake well before use Age Dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over 15-30 mL up to 2 times a day Children under 12 years of age Consult a physician
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours Dosage and administration Directions Shake well before use Age Dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over 15-30 mL up to 2 times a day Children under 12 years of age Consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use without consulting a doctor: when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present If there has been a sudden change in child’s bowel movement that persists over 2 weeks For a period longer than 1 week If pregnant or nursing a baby Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours Dosage and administration Directions Shake well before use Age Dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over 15-30 mL up to 2 times a day Children under 12 years of age Consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use without consulting a doctor: when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present If there has been a sudden change in child’s bowel movement that persists over 2 weeks For a period longer than 1 week If pregnant or nursing a baby Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not use without consulting a doctor: when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present If there has been a sudden change in child’s bowel movement that persists over 2 weeks For a period longer than 1 week If pregnant or nursing a baby Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use.
  • • Keep out of reach of children.
  • • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.