Senna Laxative SENNOSIDES 8.6 mg Tablet, 150-count
🆔 Identity & classification
Where does this data come from?
🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Contact laxatives class.
Where does this data come from?
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
Where does this data come from?
🩺 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...
Patient education
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.
Where does this data come from?
Ask a licensed pharmacist directly — free, answered by our team.
💊 What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
🧪 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 L11K75P92J
A mineral salt made from calcium and phosphate. It acts as a filler and binder in tablets to add bulk and help hold the medicine together in solid form.
-
UNII OP1R32D61U
Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
-
UNII M28OL1HH48
Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
-
UNII 70097M6I30
Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
-
UNII 7CVR7L4A2D
A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
-
UNII I9O0E3H2ZE
Paraffin is a waxy, petroleum-derived substance used as a coating, lubricant, and hardening agent in tablets and capsules. It helps protect the medicine from moisture and gives pills a smooth finish.
-
UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
-
UNII 368GB5141J
A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
-
UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
-
UNII 059QF0KO0R
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.
10 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Where does this data come from?
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?
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Can inactive ingredients matter?
💲 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 | $0.026 | $3.86 / 150 tablets |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.1237 | $18.56 / 150 tablets |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Laxative 8.6 mg 63868-0579-01 | CHAIN | 100 tablets | $0.021 | — | FDA listed | save 17% |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 70677-0164-01 | Strategic | 100 tablets | $0.024 | — | FDA listed | save 7% |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mgthis 70677-1247-01 | Strategic | 150 tablets | $0.026 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 00904-7252-60 | Major | 100 tablets | $0.026 | — | Availability likely | +3% |
| Senna 8.6 mg 46122-0702-78 | AmerisourceBergen | 100 tablets | $0.026 | — | Availability likely | +3% |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 70000-0610-01 | LEADER/ | 50 tablets | $0.026 | — | Availability likely | +3% |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 70677-1097-01 | Strategic | 100 tablets | $0.026 | — | Availability likely | +3% |
| Senna 8.6 mg 82568-0006-01 | AARNA | 100 tablets | $0.026 | — | Availability likely | +3% |
| Senna 8.6 mg 83324-0004-01 | QUALITY | 100 tablets | $0.026 | — | Availability likely | +3% |
| Senokot 8.6 mg 67618-0300-10 | Atlantis | 100 tablets | $0.250 | — | Availability likely | +871% |
| Senna laxative 8.6 mg 00363-0138-10 | Walgreens | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 00363-8820-10 | Walgreens | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Time 8.6 mg 00615-8402-39 | NCS | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Natural Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 00761-0790-02 | Basic | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 00761-0798-02 | Basic | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 10135-0314-01 | Marlex | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 11673-0191-01 | TARGET | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 11822-0298-02 | Rite | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Tabs 8.6 mg 16103-0363-08 | Pharbest | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vegetable Laxative 8.6 mg 21130-0998-01 | BETTER | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kroger Senna Laxative Regular Strength 8.6 mg 30142-0710-00 | KROGER | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 30142-0752-10 | The | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative Senna 8.6 mg 36800-0984-01 | TOPCO | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 37808-0675-10 | H | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 37808-0782-10 | H | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Natural Laxative 8.6 mg 37835-0211-01 | Bi-Mart | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna laxative 8.6 mg 41163-0631-10 | United | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna laxative 8.6 mg 41163-0775-10 | United | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 41163-0782-10 | United | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Senna Laxative Regular Strength 8.6 mg 41250-0445-00 | MEIJER, | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 43063-0838-10 | PD-Rx | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Time 8.6 mg 49483-0080-00 | TIME | 100000 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 50804-0372-01 | Good | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna laxative 8.6 mg 50804-0882-10 | Good | 100 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 51316-0112-02 | CVS | 250 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CAREALL Sennosides 8.6 mg 51824-0058-01 | New | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna-Lax 8.6 mg 53041-0159-14 | Guardian | 50 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Natural Vegetable 8.6 mg 53329-0986-30 | Medline | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sennosides Natural Laxative 8.6 mg 54257-0679-02 | Magno-Humphries, | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 55154-2347-00 | Cardinal | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Exchange select 8.6 mg 55301-0107-00 | ARMY | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 55319-0298-12 | Family | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 55910-0208-12 | DOLGENCORP, | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna laxative 8.6 mg 55910-0882-10 | Dolgencorp, | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 55910-0885-10 | Dolgencorp, | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Geri-kot 8.6 mg 57896-0434-01 | Geri-Care | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Geri-kot 8.6 mg 57896-0454-01 | Geri-Care | 100 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 62993-0001-01 | Morepen | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vegetable Laxative 8.6 mg 63561-0188-01 | Granulation | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna laxative 8.6 mg 63941-0882-10 | Best | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna-Lax 8.6 mg 68998-0373-01 | Marc | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Lax 8.6 mg 69168-0371-17 | Allegiant | 300 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 69618-0064-01 | Reliable | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 69842-0220-08 | CVS | 500 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Geri-kot 8.6 mg 71335-1806-01 | Bryant | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 71335-2360-01 | Bryant | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 71335-2660-01 | Bryant | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 71399-1017-01 | Akron | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Natural Relief 8.6 mg 72090-0031-60 | Pioneer | 600 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 72090-0041-01 | Pioneer | 300 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 72476-0875-10 | Care | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 72476-0882-10 | Care | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 72789-0283-10 | PD-Rx | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna-Tabs 8.6 mg 73057-0363-08 | Ulai | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Lax 8.6 mg 76162-0005-98 | TopCo | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vegetable Laxative 8.6 mg 79903-0064-10 | Wal-Mart | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vegetable Laxative 8.6 mg 79903-0322-10 | Walmart | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 80136-0434-01 | Heartland | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna 8.6 mg 82804-0143-04 | Proficient | 4 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Senna Laxative 8.6 mg 84324-0012-01 | NUVICARE | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr Simi Regular Strength Sennosides 8.6mg 8.6 mg 85786-0501-50 | Farmacias | 50 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 8.6 mg 55910-0659-10 | Dolgencorp, | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sennosides 8.6 mg 87717-0501-01 | Morepen | 1000 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HyVee Regular Strength Sennosides Laxative 8.6 mg 42507-0155-01 | HyVee | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Top reported reactions
Reporter sex
Serious outcomes
Where does this data come from?
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70677-1247-01 You're viewing this | 150 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (70677-1247-1) | 2024-02-06 | Active |
📄 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 • take preferbly at bedtime or as directed by a doctor Age Starting Dosage Maximum Dosage adults and children 12 years of age or 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 ½ tablet once a day tablets twice a day children 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
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Sennosides 8.6 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose, liquid paraffin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, purified water, sodium lauryl sulphate, stearic acid
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Laxative