Walgreens Senna Laxative SENNOSIDES 25 mg/15mL Liquid, 237 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Contact laxatives class.
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🩺 Clinical
Senna is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Senna is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Senna typically produces a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours. That's why most people take it at bedtime — so it can do its job overnight and you get results in the morning. If no...
- How long does it take for senna to work?
- Senna is designed for short-term, occasional use. You should not use it for more than 1 week unless your doctor specifically tells you it's okay. Using laxatives too often or for t...
- Laxatives like senna can affect how your body absorbs other medications. To be safe, take senna at least 2 hours before or after any other drugs you use. It's always a good idea to...
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Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Sennosides (OTC drug) — tap one for details:
Sennosides (OTC drug) may be associated with lower levels of 3 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
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Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart, or a thickener in liquids.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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A mineral salt derived from phosphoric acid, used as a buffer to maintain the pH balance of the medication and help stabilize the active ingredients.
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A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Walgreens Senna Laxative 25 mg/15mLthis 00363-7120-08 | WALGREENS | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Senna Laxative 25 mg/15mL 69842-0721-08 | CVS | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00363-7120-08 You're viewing this | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0363-7120-08) | 2019-04-09 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Shake well before use Age Dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over 15-30 mL up to 2 times a day Children under 12 years of age Consult a physician
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use without consulting a doctor: when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present If there has been a sudden change in child’s bowel movement that persists over 2 weeks For a period longer than 1 week If pregnant or nursing a baby Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information each 15 mL contains: sodium 42 mg ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium restricted diet. store at room temperature SAFETY SEALED: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient (in each 15 mL) Sennosides 25 mg Purpose Laxative
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, disodium phosphate, flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Laxative