Sennosides (LAXETTES SENNA LAXATIVE TABLETS blister pack)
What to know about Sennosides — also sold as LAXETTES SENNA LAXATIVE TABLETS blister pack, LAXETTES SENNA LAXATIVE CHOCOLATE chewable tablet sachet, CIPLA GOLAX sennosides (as sennoside B) 8mg and docusate sodium 50mg film coated tablet bottle: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.
Sennosides (brand names: LAXETTES SENNA LAXATIVE TABLETS blister pack, LAXETTES SENNA LAXATIVE CHOCOLATE chewable tablet sachet, CIPLA GOLAX sennosides (as sennoside B) 8mg and docusate sodium 50mg film coated tablet bottle) is classified as Low risk (1 risk points) by AllMeds. It is a S2 medication under the TGA in Australia. FDA approved in the United States. Stimulant laxative with low risk but potential for dependence and electrolyte disturbance.
Key Takeaways
- TGA Schedule: S2 in Australia
- Risk level: Low (1 points)
- Recommended maximum duration: 7 days
Scheduling and Classification
| Jurisdiction | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (TGA) | S2 | Not PBS listed |
| United States (FDA) | Rx only | FDA approved |
Risk Profile
Stimulant laxative with low risk but potential for dependence and electrolyte disturbance.
How Sennosides is regulated
Sennosides is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.
Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes
Classified as S2 under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
United States FDA / CDC / State WC
FDA approved for use in the United States.
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Important: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. If you have questions about your medication — including starting it, stopping it, changing the dose, or combining it with something else — speak with your doctor or pharmacist. For an emergency or suspected overdose, call your local emergency number or poison information service immediately. Information is drawn from regulator and clinical guideline sources (TGA, FDA, MHRA, NICE, PBS, CDC); see our methodology for details.