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Sennosides A And B (HERRON SENNESOFT tablet blister pack)

What to know about Sennosides A And B — also sold as HERRON SENNESOFT tablet blister pack, AdMed Docu/Senna tablets bottle: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.

Sennosides A And B (brand names: HERRON SENNESOFT tablet blister pack, AdMed Docu/Senna tablets bottle) is classified as Low risk (1 risk points) by AllMeds. It is a S2 medication under the TGA in Australia. 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

Risk Profile

Risk Level Low
Risk Points 1
CNS Depressant No
Respiratory Risk No
Max Duration 7 days

Stimulant laxative with low risk but potential for dependence and electrolyte disturbance.

How Sennosides A And B is regulated

Sennosides A And B 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).

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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.