Senna S Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
Senna S is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
What should I know before taking it?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What important warnings are listed?
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 professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
How is this medication usually taken?
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
What side effects are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0be906d8-3db5-4218-bbdf-f1d126007990
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