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Senna Liquid

SENNOSIDES

Standard Dose
shake well before use Do not exceed recommended dose Age Starting Dose Maximum dosage 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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally causes bowel movment in 6 to 12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally causes bowel movment in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration shake well before use Do not exceed recommended dose Age Starting Dose Maximum dosage 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 Warnings and cautions Warnings 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 vomiting noticed a sudden changed in bowel movement that continues over a period of 2 weeks Stope use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movemebt after use of laxative.

They may indicate a serious condition.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally causes bowel movment in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration shake well before use Do not exceed recommended dose Age Starting Dose Maximum dosage 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 Warnings and cautions Warnings 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 vomiting noticed a sudden changed in bowel movement that continues over a period of 2 weeks Stope use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movemebt after use of laxative. They may indicate a serious condition. Pregnancy If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use

Monitoring

  • • Warnings 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 vomiting noticed a sudden changed in bowel movement that continues over a period of 2 weeks Stope use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movemebt after use of laxative.
  • • They may indicate a serious condition.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.