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Senna Syrup

SENNOSIDES 8.8MG/5ML

Standard Dose
Directions shake well before using Do not exceed recommended dose Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose adults and children 12 years and older 2 to 3 teaspoonsfuls once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor 3 teaspoonfuls in the morning and 3 teaspoonfuls at bedtime nder 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally couses bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally couses bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration Directions shake well before using Do not exceed recommended dose Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose adults and children 12 years and older 2 to 3 teaspoonsfuls once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor 3 teaspoonfuls in the morning and 3 teaspoonfuls at bedtime nder 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings 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 couses bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration Directions shake well before using Do not exceed recommended dose Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose adults and children 12 years and older 2 to 3 teaspoonsfuls once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor 3 teaspoonfuls in the morning and 3 teaspoonfuls at bedtime nder 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Monitoring

  • Warnings laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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