Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
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First and foremost: checking Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for short-term constipation relief, bowel cleansing before procedures, occasional irregularity.Based on those ingredients, 140 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Senna Leaf Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: senna leaf extract standardized to 6% sennosides. Sennosides are the compounds responsible for senna's laxative action; they work by stimulating the muscles in your colon to move stool through your digestive tract.
The powder form lets you mix it into liquids or foods as needed. There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Senna is likely effective for constipation, meaning there's solid evidence it works for that purpose. It's possibly effective for bowel preparation (like before a colonoscopy), though the evidence is less robust.
The evidence we hold is insufficient to rate senna for elevated potassium levels (hyperkalemia).
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Senna is generally well-tolerated when you use it short-term in the right dose, but it's not meant for long-term daily use without your doctor's guidance. The most common side effects are abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and urgency—basically the expected laxative effects.
Serious adverse effects are rare but have been reported, including skin reactions ranging from rashes to blistering, and in cases of excessive long-term overuse, more severe complications like finger clubbing and weakness. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data rates senna as possibly safe, but because the evidence is limited, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in these situations.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of these: estrogens (birth control, hormone therapy), diuretics (water pills), warfarin (blood thinner), digoxin (heart medication), or other laxatives. Senna can reduce how well estrogens work, increase the risk of low potassium with diuretics and other laxatives, and boost warfarin's bleeding risk and digoxin's side effects.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Senna is a straightforward, effective short-term option if you're dealing with constipation or need bowel prep—and it's well-tolerated at regular doses. If you take estrogens, diuretics, warfarin, digoxin, or other stimulant laxatives, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first, because senna can interfere with how those drugs work.
Keep it short-term, follow dosing instructions carefully, and don't use it as a daily habit without professional guidance.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 22, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435143138 |
| Net contents | 4 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 290401 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Senna Leaf Extract, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection
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Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.
Senna Leaf Extract, Powder
Interacts with140 drugs
Senna is a plant-based stimulant laxative that is widely used and generally effective for short-term relief of constipation. It is best used occasiona...
Senna Leaf Extract, Powder monograph & interactionsSenna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Senna Leaf Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection does interact with several medication types, and the interactions are generally Moderate in severity.
Through its sennoside content, senna can interfere with estrogens (including birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy) by reducing how much your body absorbs, potentially lowering their effectiveness. It may also increase the risk of low potassium (hypokalemia) when combined with diuretics or other stimulant laxatives, and can amplify the blood-thinning effects of warfarin by triggering diarrhea, which raises your bleeding risk.
Additionally, senna can increase adverse effects from digoxin (a heart medication) through potassium depletion.
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These interactions span 140 individual medications across these drug classes. The mechanism behind most of them is senna's strong laxative effect—it speeds up bowel transit, which can reduce drug absorption, cause diarrhea, and deplete electrolytes like potassium.
If you take any of these medications—estrogens, diuretics, other laxatives, warfarin, or digoxin—you'll want to check your exact prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder interact with 140 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Senna Leaf Extract, Powder
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Acetazolamide interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Ammonium Chloride interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Armodafinil interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking senna may interfere with the absorption of exogenous estrogens.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Benzthiazide interactionBisacodylDulcolax, Gentlax
How Bisacodyl interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bisacodyl interactionBisacodyl, DocusateDulcolax Laxative Tabs
How Bisacodyl, Docusate interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bisacodyl, Docusate interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide, PotassiumBurinex K
How Bumetanide, Potassium interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Bumetanide, Potassium interactionCaffeine, Potassium Salicylate, SalicylamideTrim-Elim
How Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCasanthranolDoxidan Liquid Gels
How Casanthranol interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Casanthranol interactionCasanthranol, DocusateDoxidan
How Casanthranol, Docusate interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Casanthranol, Docusate interactionCasanthranol, Docusate PotassiumDialose Plus
How Casanthranol, Docusate Potassium interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Casanthranol, Docusate Potassium interactionCasanthranol, Docusate SodiumPeri-Colace
How Casanthranol, Docusate Sodium interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Casanthranol, Docusate Sodium interactionCastor Oil (otc Drug)Purge
How Castor Oil (otc Drug) interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Castor Oil (otc Drug) interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Senna Leaf Extract, PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna Leaf Extract, Powder + Chlorothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Senna Leaf Extract, Powder
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with digoxin.
Overuse/abuse of senna increases the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Overuse of senna might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss and increase the risk for hypokalemia.
Estrogens
Theoretically, taking senna may interfere with the absorption of exogenous estrogens.
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that senna reduces the absorption of estradiol and decreases serum concentrations of estrone and estrone sulfate by decreasing intestinal transit time.
Stimulant Laxatives
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with other stimulant laxatives.
Senna is a stimulant laxative; concomitant use with other stimulant laxatives might compound fluid and electrolyte loss.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, excessive use of senna might increase the effects of warfarin.
Senna has stimulant laxative effects and can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. In one case report, excessive use of senna for 3 weeks resulted in diarrhea, bloody stools, and an elevated INR of 11.9.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder, from the product label.
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- Ontario
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Senna Leaf Extract (6% Sennosides) Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 42 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Senna 42 references
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