From the official label (Sep 2026). 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.
Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using.
Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. This may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. …
You have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. This may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Avoid accessive heat. Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) 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.
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Price of Senna in: United Kingdom
Products with Senna as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
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Senna contains Senna. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Shake Well Before Using. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: age starting dose maximum dosage Adults and children 12 yeart and older 2-3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day Children 6 years to under 12 yeart 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day Children 2 years to under 6 yeart l/2 - 3/4 teaspoon once a day 3/4 teaspoon twice a day Children under 2 years ask a doctor ask a doctor…
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
In many countries Senna is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Senna is sold under names such as Swiss Kriss, Colace W/sennosides, Senokot, Laxacin, Black Draught, Ex-lax Chocolated, Ex-lax Maximum Relief Formula, Ex-lax Regular Strength Pills. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. This may indicate 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 yeart and older 2-3 teaspoons once a day 3 teaspoons twice a day Children 6 years to under. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
Avoid accessive heat. Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
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.