Senna Leaves 1,350 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature's Way
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Senna Leaves 1,350 mg 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.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Senna Leaves 1,350 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Senna Leaves 1,350 mg by Nature's Way
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: senna leaf at 1,350 mg per capsule. Senna is a stimulant laxative — it works by speeding up muscle contractions in your colon to move stool along.
The capsule also contains hypromellose, an inactive ingredient that helps hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Senna is likely effective for constipation. It's possibly effective for bowel preparation (the cleansing before medical procedures).
The evidence for senna's use in high potassium (hyperkalemia) isn't reliable enough to rate. If you're using it for constipation relief, the data supports it; for other uses, talk to your doctor about whether it's the right choice.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Senna is generally well tolerated when you use it short-term in the right doses, but it's not meant for daily long-term use without a doctor's say-so. The most common side effects are abdominal pain and cramps, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and urgency to go.
Urine may also be discolored. Serious side effects like skin reactions are rare.
Because senna can cause diarrhea with overuse, and diarrhea can deplete potassium and other electrolytes, use it only as directed — don't overdo it. There's no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for senna; if you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before starting senna, double-check if you take blood thinners like warfarin, diuretics (water pills), digoxin or other heart medications, or estrogen-based birth control. All of these have Moderate-severity interactions with senna.
If you're on any other stimulant laxatives, avoid combining them with this product.
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 works well for short-term constipation relief if you follow the label directions and don't use it daily. If you take a blood thinner, diuretic, heart medication, or birth control, check with your pharmacist first — senna can interfere with how your body handles these drugs.
Never use senna long-term without medical 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 Apr 24, 2025.
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 Leaves 1,350 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033674170007 |
| Net contents | 100 Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328058 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Senna Leaves 1,350 mg by Nature's Way, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Formulation
Relieves occasional constipation Botanicals are sourced where they grow best Made with the quality you trust
Gluten free. No salt, wheat, corn, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Bottled and tested in the USA
Vegan V Gelatin Free
Vegan V Gelatin Free
Relieves occasional constipation Plant powered
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
Formula
With 1,350 mg of Senna leaf per 3-capsule serving
Senna Leaves 1,350 mg per 3-capsule serving
General Statements
Explore more products at naturesway.com 50% Bottle made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic Questions? 1-800-962-8873 / naturesway.com
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Do not take more than 2-3 capsules in a 24-hour period. Do not take longer than 7 days as frequent or prolonged use may result in dependence. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Not for long term use. Warning: Do not use when nausea or vomiting are present, unless directed by a healthcare professional. Do not use if you have history of, or currently have an intestinal disease. Consult a healthcare professional if you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over two weeks. Rectal bleeding or failure to move bowels after use may indicate a serious condition. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
Notice: This product contains Senna. Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Senna may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health.
Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea, or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2024 Nature's Way Brands, LLC
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This statement is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2-3 capsules with a full glass of water (8 ounces) at bedtime.
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Senna Leaves 1,350 mg by Nature's Way label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Senna Leaves 1,350 mg by Nature's Way
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Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.
Senna
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Senna Leaves 1,350 mg by Nature's Way Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Senna Leaves by Nature's Way is a single-ingredient stimulant laxative that does interact with several medication types.
The most serious concerns involve blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin). Senna can cause diarrhea, and diarrhea increases how much warfarin your body absorbs, which raises your bleeding risk and can push your INR (a measure of blood-thinning effect) too high.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to check with your pharmacist if you take diuretics (water pills), digoxin (a heart medication), birth control pills or other estrogens, or other stimulant laxatives. Diuretics and senna together can lower your potassium too far, especially with overuse.
Digoxin carries a similar risk because potassium loss makes the drug more likely to cause side effects. Senna can reduce how well your body absorbs estrogens, which might weaken birth control.
Using senna with other stimulant laxatives compounds fluid and electrolyte loss.
Although we have documented interactions for senna, we can't rule out interactions with other medications you take. Use the medication checker below to verify your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Senna Leaves 1,350 mg interact with 140 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Senna Leaves 1,350 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Senna
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Acetazolamide interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Ammonium Chloride interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaStimulant 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 + Armodafinil interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking senna may interfere with the absorption of exogenous estrogens.
Read the full Senna + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Benzthiazide interactionBisacodylDulcolax, Gentlax
How Bisacodyl interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaStimulant 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 + Bisacodyl interactionBisacodyl, DocusateDulcolax Laxative Tabs
How Bisacodyl, Docusate interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaStimulant 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 + Bisacodyl, Docusate interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide, PotassiumBurinex K
How Bumetanide, Potassium interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Bumetanide, Potassium interactionCaffeine, Potassium Salicylate, SalicylamideTrim-Elim
How Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCasanthranolDoxidan Liquid Gels
How Casanthranol interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaStimulant 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 + Casanthranol interactionCasanthranol, DocusateDoxidan
How Casanthranol, Docusate interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaStimulant 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 + Casanthranol, Docusate interactionCasanthranol, Docusate PotassiumDialose Plus
How Casanthranol, Docusate Potassium interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaStimulant 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 + Casanthranol, Docusate Potassium interactionCasanthranol, Docusate SodiumPeri-Colace
How Casanthranol, Docusate Sodium interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaStimulant 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 + Casanthranol, Docusate Sodium interactionCastor Oil (otc Drug)Purge
How Castor Oil (otc Drug) interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaStimulant 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 + Castor Oil (otc Drug) interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with Senna Leaves 1,350 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SennaDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, senna might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Senna + Chlorothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Senna Leaves 1,350 mg 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
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 Leaves 1,350 mg, from the product label.
Nature's Way
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- Nature's Way Brands, LLC
- City
- Green Bay
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-962-8873
- Web Address
- naturesway.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Senna Leaves 1,350 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Senna Leaves 1,350 mg'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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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