Senna Laxative is a brand of Senna Laxative.
(s) relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours.
From the official label (Jun 2024). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
(s) relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Ask a doctor before use if stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Do not use laxative products for longer than one week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if 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 use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
You have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
Senna Laxative contains Senna Laxative. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.
(s) relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage adults and 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…
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
In many countries Senna Laxative is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
The official label lists: you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years of age and over 2 tablets once a day 4 tablets twice a day children 6 to under 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.