Access
Available without a prescription. Call to add to a pickup.
Medication information
OTC
Sennosides
Stimulant laxative often used in chronic constipation
Sennosides (Senokot, Ex-Lax) stimulate bowel muscles. Often used alongside opioid pain medications, where constipation is almost guaranteed without a plan in place.
How the pharmacy helps
We carry 8.6 mg tablets and combination products. The pharmacist can build an opioid-induced-constipation plan with you on first opioid fill.
Access framing
Available without a prescription. Call to add to a pickup.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Senokot Sennosides | 8.6mg | Tablet | Active |
6–12 hours typically. Most patients take it at bedtime.
Stimulant laxatives are appropriate for many chronic situations (like opioid use). Talk to the pharmacist if you are using one daily without a clear reason.
Yes. Laxatives work better with adequate fluids.
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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