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Senna Tabs

SENNA

Standard Dose
Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dosage maximum dosage Adults and children 12 years 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 ½ 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 a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a 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 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 ½ 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 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 period of 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after the use of a laxative.

These may indicate a serious condition.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a 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 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 ½ 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 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 period of 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after the 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 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 period of 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after the 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.
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