Sennosides

SENNOSIDES ORAL HUMAN OTC DRUG

Sennosides is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient SENNOSIDES manufactured by Cardinal Health 107, LLC 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 20260807.

Generic name
SENNOSIDES
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
N/A
NDC
55154-2347
Application
M007
Label effective
20260807

About this product

Sennosides is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is SENNOSIDES. It is labelled by Cardinal Health 107, LLC taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 55154-2347, application M007, label effective 20260807. It is one of 20 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient SENNOSIDES. 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 are most often described in connection with: relieves occasional, constipation irregularity, generally produces, bowel movement. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Active ingredients

Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Sennosides 8.6 mg

Indications & Usage

Uses  relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)  generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Dosage & Administration

Directions  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

Warnings . Do not use  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, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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How products containing SENNOSIDES compare

FDA lists 20 drug label records with SENNOSIDES as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

Dosage formProductsManufacturerProducts
— — CVS PHARMACY 2
— — Bryant Ranch Prepack 1
— — CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED 1
— — Cardinal Health 107, LLC 1
— — DOLGENCORP, LLC 1

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.

RecallProductFirmClassStatusReported
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-0303-2020 Sankaijo BOTANICAL LAXATIVE (docusate sodium 8.33 mg and sennosides 1.36 mg) tablets, 150-count bottles, Manufactured by SATO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., 1-5-27 Motoakasaka Minato-KU Tokyo, Japan; SATO PHARMACEUTICAL, INC., 20695 S. Western Ave., Suite 240, Torrance, CA 90501; NDC 49873-404-01. Sato Pharmaceutical Inc. Class III Terminated 20191113
D-1436-2019 Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup, 8 fl oz. (237 mL) bottles, Rij Pharmaceuticals Corporation 40 Commercial Avenue, Middletown, NY 10941, NDC 53807-556-08 Geritrex, LLC Class II Terminated 20190619
D-1437-2019 Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup 8 fl oz. (236 mL) bottles, Distributed by Geritrex, LLC 40 Commercial Avenue Middletown, NY 10941, NDC 54162-007-08 Geritrex, LLC Class II Terminated 20190619
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

Frequently asked questions

What is Sennosides used for?
Uses  relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)  generally produces a bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Who makes Sennosides?
Cardinal Health 107, LLC is the labeler of record for Sennosides. 20 FDA label records share the active ingredient SENNOSIDES, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Sennosides 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 Sennosides 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.

Are there other products containing SENNOSIDES?
Yes. 20 FDA drug label records list SENNOSIDES as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Sennosides 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.