Senna Tablets 8.6 mg
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- 9113657 Canada Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80125892
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 1 August 2023
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Générale (non traditionelle)
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Senna alexandrina Mill.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi aux enfants de moins de 12 ans, aux femmes enceintes et allaitantes et une mention déconseillant l'usage prolongé.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Senna alexandrina | 5 mg | Not calculated |
| Senna alexandrina Potency : 3.6 mg Hydroxyanthracene derivatives | 3.6 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Maltodextrine, Stéarate de magnésium, Cellulose microcristalline, Amidon de maïs
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescents et adultes | minimum: 12 years | 5 Comprimé | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
(Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a) stimulant laxative. (Used in Herbal Medicine as a) stimulant laxative to promote bowel movement and short-term relief of occasional constipation. (Used in Herbal Medicine for the) short-term relief of occasional constipation. (Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movement (by direct action on the large intestine).
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Warnings are available in English on the official record.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80125892
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- Senna alexandrina
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
SENNA - SENNA ALEXANDRINA
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a kidney disorder or a lazy bowel (EMA 2018a,b; Brinker 2010; Blumenthal et al. 2000; WHO 1999).
4 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking heart medications, corticosteroids, diuretics, or other health products that may contribute to electrolyte imbalance (EMA 2018a,b; Brinker 2010; Blumenthal et al. 2000; WHO 1999).
4 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (EMA 2018a,b; Brinker 2010; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
3 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Do not use if you have inflammatory bowel disease, fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble (EMA 2018a,b; Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Brinker 2010; WHO 1999).
4 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy or diarrhoea occurs (EMA 2018a,b; Blumenthal et al. 2000; WHO 1999).
3 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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