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Sennosides

Sennosides is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Sennosides; Generic name: SENNOSIDES; Manufacturer: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

Brand nameSennosides
Generic nameSENNOSIDES
ManufacturerCVS Pharmacy, Inc
Used forUses  relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)  generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours
DosageDirections  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
Warnings 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 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, ge
Active ingredient(s)Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Sennosides 8.6 mg
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b7736df-c7de-7d00-e063-6294a90aa57e

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