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SENNA-S

DOCUSATE SODIUM AND SENNOSIDES

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 or 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 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 • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage adults and children 12 years of age or 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 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 or 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

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

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.