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Senna Syrup

NATURAL VEGETABLE LAXATIVE

Standard Dose
Dosage Age Usual Dose Maximum Dose Adults and Children 12 years and older 2-3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day 6-12 years 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day 2-6 years 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoons twice a day under 2 years Consult a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • Generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • Generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration Dosage Age Usual Dose Maximum Dose Adults and Children 12 years and older 2-3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day 6-12 years 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day 2-6 years 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoons twice a day under 2 years Consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warning Do not use 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 causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration Dosage Age Usual Dose Maximum Dose Adults and Children 12 years and older 2-3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day 6-12 years 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day 2-6 years 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoons twice a day under 2 years Consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warning Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Monitoring

  • Warning Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.