Senna S (DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES)
Senna S (DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Senna S; Generic name: DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES; Manufacturer: Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp.
| Brand name | Senna S |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DOCUSATE SODIUM, SENNOSIDES |
| Manufacturer | Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp |
| Used for | Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours |
| Dosage | Directions take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor age starting dosage maximum dosage adults and children 12 years of age or older 2 softgels once a day 4 softgels twice a day children 6 to under 12 years 1 softgel once a day 2 softgels twice a day children under 6 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Warnings Do not use if you are now taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor 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 periodof 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 may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professi |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredients (in each tablet) Docusate sodium 50 mg Sennosides 8.6 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0be906d8-3db5-4218-bbdf-f1d126007990 |