Senna Syrup
Senna Syrup is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient SENNOSIDES 8.8MG/5ML manufactured by Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260515.
- Generic name
- SENNOSIDES 8.8MG/5ML
- Manufacturer
- Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 73564-812
- Application
- M007
- Label effective
- 20260515
About this product
Senna Syrup is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is SENNOSIDES 8.8MG/5ML. It is labelled by Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 73564-812, application M007, label effective 20260515. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What it is used for
Across FDA labelling, products containing SENNOSIDES 8.8MG/5ML are most often described in connection with: relieves occasional, constipation irregularity, generally couses, bowel movement. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally couses bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Dosage & Administration
Directions shake well before using Do not exceed recommended dose Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose adults and children 12 years and older 2 to 3 teaspoonsfuls once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor 3 teaspoonfuls in the morning and 3 teaspoonfuls at bedtime nder 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor
Warnings
Warnings laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Recall and safety notices
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.
| Recall | Product | Firm | Class | Status | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0377-2022 | SENNA Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mL unit-dose cups, packaged in 24 cups per carton, Mfg for: AvKARE, TN 38478, NDC 50262-731-24. | Lohxa, LLC | Class I | Terminated | 20220126 |
| D-0844-2018 | RPC Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8mg), packaged in 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottles, RIJ Pharmaceuticals Corporation 40 Commercial Avenue, Middletown, NJ 10941, NDC 5380755608, UPC 353807556080 | RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC | Class II | Terminated | 20180620 |
| D-0850-2018 | Geritrex Senna Syrup (sennosides 8.8mg), packaged in 8 FL OZ. (236 mL) bottle, Distributed by Geritrex, LLC 144 Kingsbridge Rd East Mt Vernon, NY 10550, 1-800-736-3437, NDC 54162-007-08, UPC 354162007088 | RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC | Class II | Terminated | 20180620 |
| D-0848-2018 | GeriCare Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8 mg), 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottles, Dist, by Gericare Pharmaceuticals 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57696-452-08, UPC 357896452087 | RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC | Class II | Terminated | 20180620 |
| D-0851-2018 | SDA Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8mg), packaged in 8 FL. OZ. (236 mL) bottles, Distributed by SDA Laboratories 280 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich CT 06830, NDC 66424-562-08, UPC 366424562082 | RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC | Class II | Terminated | 20180620 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Senna Syrup used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally couses bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Who makes Senna Syrup?
Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc is the labeler of record for Senna Syrup.
What form does Senna Syrup come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.
Is Senna Syrup prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.
Has Senna Syrup been recalled?
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.
Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.
This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.