Senna Plus
DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES
Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 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 periodof 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.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 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 periodof 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.
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 periodof 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.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.