Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
ExLax, Senokot, Fletcher’s Castoria, Perdiem Overnight Relief, Nature’s Remedy, Black Draught, Senna-X Prep, Senexon, Senna Smooth Move
Availability:
Over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Stimulant laxative
Forms:
Tablet, chewable tablet, liquid, powder, granules
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Occasional constipation
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Senna Drug Class
Senna (sen-ah) is a stimulant laxative.
Senna Age Range
Senna is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 2 years. Ask a health professional before use in a child younger than 2 years of age.
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