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Senna-S

SENNA-S

Standard Dose
DIRECTIONS Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. age starting dosage maximum dosage adults & 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).
Summary

Indications and usage Uses: Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).

Generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

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 & 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.

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.
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