🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 63868-266-24

Product NDC 63868-266

11-digit billing NDC 63868026624

NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)

RxCUI 251020

UNII 3FYP5M0IJX

UPC 0635515970595

Application # M007

SPL Set ID e80be2b6-a0ca-4838-b956-a1debb065d57

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 2014-01-01

Marketing end 2027-09-30

Route ORAL

Dosage form TABLET, CHEWABLE

Substance SENNOSIDES

GPI-14 46200060200515

GPI class QC Chocolated Laxative

GCN Seq No 039784

GCN 12162

HICL code 001289

Ingredient (HICL) Sennosides

HIC1 code D

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Biliary System/Gastro-Intestinal System

HIC2 code D6

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Acting Principally On The Colon

HIC3 code D6S

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Laxatives And Cathartics

AHFS code 56:12.00.00

AHFS class Cathartics And Laxatives

FDB label name QC CHOCOLATED LAXATIVE

FDB brand name Chocolated Laxative

Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 63868-266-24 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 63868-0266-24. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Contact laxatives class.

Drug family (ATC) Contact laxatives

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerC.D.M.A., Inc.

FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)

Labeler code63868

First marketedJan 2014

Product typeHuman Otc Drug

Portfolio3 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from C.D.M.A., Inc.

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).

Where does this data come from?

Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name QC CHOCOLATED LAXATIVE Ingredient Sennosides

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

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 ↗

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist

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...

📖 Read our full Senna guide →

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →

Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color brown

ShapeRectangle

ImprintCL

Size9 mm

ScoringNot scored

FlavorChocolate

One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.

Where does this data come from?

Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

UNII D9108TZ9KG
Cocoa is a natural powder made from roasted cacao beans. It's used as a flavoring and coloring agent to make medicines taste better and appear brown.
UNII DI0ZRJ0MXN
A natural plant material from cotton plants, used as a filler and absorbent in medications to add bulk and help distribute active ingredients evenly throughout the product.
UNII 1DI56QDM62
A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
UNII B0S90M0233
Palm kernel oil is a natural fat extracted from palm seeds. It's used in medicines as a lubricant and binder to help tablets hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
UNII 451W47IQ8X
Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
UNII C151H8M554
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.
UNII Q74T35078H
Vanilla is a flavoring ingredient extracted from vanilla orchid beans. It's added to medicines to improve taste and make them more pleasant to take, especially for children or patients who need liquid formulations.
UNII 8617Z5FMF6
Whey is a milk-derived protein and carbohydrate byproduct. It functions as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and add bulk to the formulation.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statescocoa, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (cottonseed, palm kernel), salt, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), sugar, vanilla, and whey powder (milk)

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?

Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.

Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per ea	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	$0.099	$2.38 / 24 tablets
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.

NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month

▼ Down 1% over the last 5 months.

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Chocolated Laxative 15 mgthis 63868-0266-24	C.D.M.A.,	12 tablets	$0.099	—	FDA listed	—
Leader Regular Strength Chocolate Laxative sennosides 15 mg 70000-0477-01	CARDINAL	24 tablets	$0.106	—	Availability likely	+7%
Ex-Lax Regular Strength Chocolated Stimulant Laxative 15 mg 00067-8140-01	Haleon	12 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Chocolated Laxative 15 mg 00363-5000-24	Walgreens	12 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative TopCare health 15 mg 36800-0994-01	Topco	12 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Chocolate Laxative Regular strength, Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, equate 15 mg 49035-0349-24	Wal-Mart	12 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, DG health 15 mg 55910-0365-12	Dolgencorp	12 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, Best Choice 15 mg 63941-0980-24	Valu	12 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Sennosides 15 mg 79481-0860-01	Meijer,	24 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Equaline Regular Strength Chocolated Stimulant Laxative 15 mg 83455-0300-24	United	24 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—

About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️

2014

On the market since

Jan 2014

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

12 years listed

🔒

·

No generic listed yet

brand only

ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Sennosides Stimulant Laxative — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Constipation12

Asthenia10

Fatigue7

Death6

Diarrhoea6

Vomiting6

Headache5

Age at onset

Elderly7

Reporter sex

Male · 28%

Female · 70%

Unknown · 1%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization13

Death9

Life-threatening4

Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year

Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).

Where does this data come from?

Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
63868-0266-24 You're viewing this	2 POUCH in 1 CARTON (63868-266-24) / 12 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 POUCH	2014-01-01	Active

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose

🎯 Indications and Usage 14 words ▾

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 44 words ▾

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older chew 2 chocolated pieces once or twice daily children 6 to under 12 years of age chew 1 chocolated piece once or twice daily children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 1 words ▾

Warnings

📦 Storage and Handling 29 words ▾

Other Information each piece contains: potassium 5 mg contains milk and soy ingredients gluten free store at 15 o - 25 o C (59 o - 77 o F)

🧪 Active Ingredient 13 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each piece of 12 piece block) Sennosides, USP, 15 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 21 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients cocoa, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (cottonseed, palm kernel), salt, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), sugar, vanilla, and whey powder (milk)

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Stimulant laxative

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

🔗 Related NDC lookups

🧪 All Sennosides Stimulant Laxative NDCsSame ingredient 🏭 All C.D.M.A., labeler NDCsLabeler code 63868

💊 Related drugs in this class

Other drugs that share this product’s specific therapeutic class — Laxatives And Cathartics.

Castor Oil 00363-0078-26 Bisacodyl 00363-0327-03

Where does this data come from?

Other drugs sharing this product’s First Databank therapeutic class (HIC3). Each links to that NDC’s page in our directory.

Chocolated Laxative Sennosides Stimulant 15 mg Tablet, Chewable

🆔 Identity & classification

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

🩺 Clinical

Patient education

Supplement & herbal interactions

💊 What it looks like

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredient FAQ

💲 Pricing

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

⏳ Availability & generic status

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Top reported reactions

Age at onset

Reporter sex

Serious outcomes

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

🔗 Related NDC lookups

💊 Related drugs in this class