Quick answers
- What is Sennosides used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Kroger Senna Laxative Regular Strength (Kroger Company) lists these uses: relieves occasional constipation (irregularity); generally produces a bowel movement within 6- 12 hours..
- Do I need a prescription for Sennosides?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Sennosides been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Kroger Senna Laxative Regular Strength · Kroger Company
Sennosides 8.6 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement within 6- 12 hours.
Warnings
Do not use
- laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right immediately at 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
| Age | starting dosage | maximum dosage |
| adults and children 12 years of age and 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 | 1/2 tablet once a day | 1 tablet twice a day |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, starch
Questions?
Call 1-800-632-6900
— FDA label of Kroger Senna Laxative Regular Strength, Kroger Company, effective September 1, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Senna Syrup · Bryant Ranch Prepack
Sennosides 8.8 mg/5 mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient
Sennosides 8.8 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- Generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if
you
- have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- notice a change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks
- are pregnant or breastfeeding. Directions Shake well before using. Do not exceed maximum dose. Take at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Stop Use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. Keep out of Reach of Children In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Dosage
| Age | Usual Dose | Maximum Dose |
| Adults and Children 12 years and older | 2-3 teaspoons once a day | 3 teaspoons twice a day |
| 6-12 years | 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons once a day | 1 1/2 teaspoons twice a day |
| 2-6 years | 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon once a day | 3/4 teaspoons twice a day |
| under 2 years | Consult a doctor |
Other information
Store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C(68-77°F). Excursions permitted 15-30° (59-86°F). Tamper Evident : Do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
Chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, proylparaben, purified water and sucrose
— FDA label of Senna Syrup, Bryant Ranch Prepack, effective March 25, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Senna · Rite Aid Corporation
Sennosides 8.6 mg, tablet, film coated (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides USP, 8.6 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
| age | starting dosage | maximum dosage |
| adults and children 12 years and 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 | 1/2 tablet once a day | 1 tablet twice a day |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide
Questions?
1-800-426-9391
— FDA label of Senna, Rite Aid Corporation, effective May 7, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Laxative · Walmart Inc.
Sennosides 25 mg, tablet, film coated (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides USP, 25 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
When using this product
do not use for a period longer than 1 week.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
do not take more than directed swallow tablet(s) with a glass of water swallow tablet(s) whole; do not crush, break, or chew
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tablets once or twice daily |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 1 tablet once or twice daily |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-888-287-1915
— FDA label of Laxative, Walmart Inc., effective September 10, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Chocolated Laxative · Walgreens
Sennosides 15 mg, tablet, chewable (oral)
Active ingredient (in each piece of 12 piece block)
Sennosides, USP, 15 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if
you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
When using this product
do not use for a period longer than 1 week
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breastfeeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdoes, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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 |
Other information
each piece contains: potassium 5 mg contains milk and soy ingredients gluten free store at 15° -25°C (59° -77°F)
Inactive ingredients
cocoa powder, hydrogenated vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel), salt, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), sugar, vanilla, and whey powder (milk)
Questions?
1-800-walgreens (1-800-925-4733)
— FDA label of Chocolated Laxative, Walgreens, effective December 23, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
HEB Maximum strength Laxative pills · H E B
Sennosides 25 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Sennosides 25 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
(S) for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE abdominal pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists longer than 2 weeks ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU are taking a prescription drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT do not use for a period longer than 1 week STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have a bowel movement after use. These may be signs of a serious condition. IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING, ask a health professional before use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
swallow tablet(s) with a glass of water swallow tablet(s) whole, do not crush, break or chew
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 2 tablets once or twice daily with a glass of water |
| children 6 to under 12 years | take 1 tablet once or twice daily with a glass of water |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
SECTION acacia, alginic acid, bees wax, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, crospovidone, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C blue 1 lake, kaolin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium benzoate, starch, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide.
— FDA label of HEB Maximum strength Laxative pills, H E B, effective December 26, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Sennosides 8.6 mg · tablet (oral) · 47 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange select | Army and Air Force Exchange Service | — |
| Geri-kot | Bryant Ranch Prepack | DailyMed |
| Geri-kot | Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp | DailyMed |
| HyVee Regular Strength Sennosides Laxative | HyVee Inc | DailyMed |
| Kroger Senna Laxative Regular Strength | Kroger Company | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) | DailyMed |
| Meijer Senna Laxative Regular Strength | Meijer, Inc. | — |
| Natural Senna Laxative | Basic Drugs, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna | Aarkish Pharmaceuticals NJ Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna | Aarna USA Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna | Akron Pharma Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna | AmerisourceBergen (Good Neighbor Pharmacy) 46122 | DailyMed |
| Senna | H E B | DailyMed |
| Senna | QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association) | DailyMed |
| Senna | Walgreens | DailyMed |
| Senna Lax | Allegiant Health | DailyMed |
| Senna Lax | TopCo Associates, LLC | DailyMed |
| Senna Laxative | Basic Drugs, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna laxative | Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company) | DailyMed |
| Senna Laxative | Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.) | DailyMed |
| Senna Laxative | Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) | DailyMed |
| Senna Laxative | Good Sense | DailyMed |
| Senna Laxative | Heartland Pharma Co. | DailyMed |
| Senna Laxative | Nuvicare LLC | DailyMed |
| Senna Laxative | Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC | DailyMed |
Showing 25 of 39 brands.
Sennosides 8.8 mg/5 mL · liquid (oral) · 14 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| GeriCare Senna Syrup | Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp. | DailyMed |
| Senna | American Health Packaging | DailyMed |
| Senna | Major Pharmaceuticals | DailyMed |
| Senna | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma | DailyMed |
| Senna Liquid | Rugby Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Avpak | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Bryant Ranch Prepack | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Everpharm LLC | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Llorens Pharmaceutical International Division, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Method Pharmaceuticals | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Safecor Health, LLC | DailyMed |
Sennosides 8.6 mg · tablet, film coated (oral) · 14 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Laxative | Bi-Mart | DailyMed |
| Senaklear | Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | — |
| Senna | Family Dollar Services Inc | DailyMed |
| Senna | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
| Senna Laxative | Dolgencorp, LLC | DailyMed |
| Senna-Tabs | Ulai Health LLC | DailyMed |
| Sennosides | Bryant Ranch Prepack | DailyMed |
| Sennosides | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | DailyMed |
| Sennosides | CVS Pharmacy, Inc | DailyMed |
| Sennosides | LEADER/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Sennosides | Major Pharmaceuticals | — |
| Vegetable Laxative | Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc | DailyMed |
| Vegetable Laxative | Granulation Technology, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sennosides 25 mg · tablet, film coated (oral) · 10 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Laxative | Army and Air Force Exchange Service | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Dolgencorp, LLC | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Family Dollar Services Inc | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Granulation Technology, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Laxative | L.N.K. International, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Meijer Distribution, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Topco Associates LLC | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Walmart Inc. | DailyMed |
| Laxative Maximum Strength | H E B | — |
Sennosides 15 mg · tablet, chewable (oral) · 9 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Laxative Regular strength, Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, equate | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
| Chocolated Laxative | C.D.M.A., Inc. | DailyMed |
| Chocolated Laxative | Walgreens | DailyMed |
| Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative TopCare health | Topco Associates | DailyMed |
| Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, Best Choice | Valu Merchandisers Company | DailyMed |
| Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, DG health | Dolgencorp Inc. | DailyMed |
| Equaline Regular Strength Chocolated Stimulant Laxative | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | DailyMed |
| Ex-Lax Regular Strength Chocolated Stimulant Laxative | Haleon US Holdings LLC | DailyMed |
| Sennosides | Meijer, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sennosides 25 mg · tablet (oral) · 8 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| HEB Maximum strength Laxative pills | H E B | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Better Living Brands LLC. | DailyMed |
| Laxative | Walgreens | DailyMed |
| Maximum Strength Laxative | Cardinal Health | DailyMed |
| Maximum Strength Laxative | Kroger Company | — |
| Maximum Strength Laxative Pills | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
| Maximum Strength Senna Laxative | Nuvicare LLC | DailyMed |
| Maximum Strength Senna Laxative | Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC | DailyMed |
Sennosides 8.8 mg/5 mL · syrup (oral) · 8 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Curewell Senna Syrup | Rmt Health LLC | DailyMed |
| Senna | Aarna USA Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna | Patrin Pharma, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Senna | Reliable 1 Laboratories LLC | DailyMed |
| Senna Liquid | Belleview Biosciences | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Kesin Pharma Corporation | DailyMed |
| Senna Syrup | Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC | DailyMed |
| Senna UD | Patrin Pharma, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sennosides 15 mg · tablet, sugar coated (oral) · 4 products
Sennosides 15 mg · tablet (oral) · 3 products
Sennosides 17.2 mg/17.21 · capsule, liquid filled (oral) · 3 products
Sennosides 8.6 mg · tablet, coated (oral) · 2 products
Sennosides 25 mg/15 mL · liquid (oral) · 2 products
Sennosides 17.2 mg · capsule, liquid filled (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sennosides | Softgel Healthcare Private Limited | DailyMed |
Sennosides 8.6 mg · capsule, liquid filled (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sennosides | Softgel Healthcare Pvt Ltd | DailyMed |
Sennosides 26.4 mg/15 mL · syrup (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Senna UD | Patrin Pharma, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sennosides 8.8 mg/5 mL · solution (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Senna Syrup | Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc | DailyMed |
Sennosides 17.2 mg · tablet, film coated (oral) · 1 product
Sennosides 25 mg · tablet, coated (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Strength Laxative | Cvs Health | DailyMed |
Sennosides 25 mg · pill (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Lax Maximum Strength Stimulant Laxative | Haleon US Holdings LLC | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| sennosides 15 mg tablet | Generic | $0.1062 per tablet |
| sennosides 15 mg tablet, sugar coated | Generic | $0.0675 per tablet |
| sennosides 17.2 mg tablet, film coated | Brand: Senokot | $0.4174 per tablet |
| sennosides 25 mg tablet | Generic | $0.1163 per tablet |
| sennosides 8.6 mg tablet | Generic | $0.0239 per tablet |
| sennosides 8.6 mg tablet | Brand: Senokot | $0.2475 per tablet |
| sennosides 8.6 mg tablet, film coated | Generic | $0.0239 per tablet |
| sennosides 8.8 mg/5 mL liquid | Generic | $0.0374 per mL |
| sennosides 8.8 mg/5 mL syrup | Generic | $0.0374 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect between July 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- H E B5 products
- Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC4 products
- Bryant Ranch Prepack4 products
- Walgreens4 products
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI4 products
- Haleon US Holdings LLC4 products
- Topco Associates LLC3 products
- Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.3 products
- Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp3 products
- Patrin Pharma, Inc.3 products
- Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)3 products
- Strategic Sourcing Services LLC3 products
- Aarna USA Inc.2 products
- Granulation Technology, Inc.2 products
- Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.2 products
- Walgreens Co2 products
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc2 products
- Meijer, Inc.2 products
- Family Dollar Services Inc2 products
- Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.)2 products
- Nuvicare LLC2 products
- Kroger Company2 products
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc2 products
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service2 products
- Cardinal Health2 products
- Basic Drugs, Inc.2 products
- Dolgencorp, LLC2 products
- Major Pharmaceuticals2 products
- Cvs Pharmacy2 products
- Rite Aid Corporation2 products
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 81.
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.