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HEALIX SENNA-S

SENNOSIDES 8.6MG AND DOCUSATE SODIUM 50MG

Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration 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 Warnings and cautions WARNINGS Do not use​: if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor. laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration 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 Warnings and cautions WARNINGS Do not use​: if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor. 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Pregnancy If pregnant or breastfeeding , ask a health professional before use.

Monitoring

  • WARNINGS Do not use​: if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.
  • 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
HEALIX SENNA-S (SENNOSIDES 8.6MG AND DOCUSATE SODIUM 50MG) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline