Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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SENOKOT |
| Manufacturer |
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Purdue Products L.P. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Stimulant. |
| Generic Name |
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Standardized senna concentrate (as sennosides 8.6mg); tabs. |
| Also |
• SENOKOT-S
• SENOKOT XTRA
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| Indications |
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Constipation. |
| Children |
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<2yrs: individualize. 2–6yrs: ½ tab once daily; max 1 tab twice daily. 6–12 yrs: 1 tab once daily; max 2 tabs twice daily. |
| Adults |
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2 tabs once daily; max 4 tabs twice daily. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if rectal bleeding or no bowel movement occurs. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—20, 50, 100
S—10, 30, 60
Xtra—12, 36 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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