Senna-Lax (sennosides a and b 8.6 mg) Dailymed
Generic: sennosides
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Active Ingredients (in Each Tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are
taking a prescription drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
When using this product
do not use for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor
rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These could be signs of 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.
Directions
- Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by doctor
- If you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by 1 tablet (do not exceed maximum dosage) or decrease dose until you are comfortable
 Age  Starting dosage  Maximum dosage  Adults and children over 12 years  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  consult a doctor Â
Other Information
- each tablet contains: calcium 50 mg
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
You may report serious side effects to: 1-888-952-0050.
Inactive Ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose
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