DRUG	SUPPLIED	DOSE	COMMENTS
SENNA GLYCOSIDES (Paeds) (Glysennid, Senokot) Mechanism of action: Stimulant laxative. Ref: 4, 44 Last update: 2019-08-26	(based on mg of sennosides) tablet: 8.6 mg, 12 mg syrup: 1.7 mg/mL	Children (2-5 years old): 4.3-8.6 mg/dose PO QHS-BID Children (6-12 years old): 8.6-17.2 mg/ dose PO QHS-BID Children >12 years and Adults: 17.2-34.4 mg/ dose PO QHS-BID	Onset of action is 6-24 hr. Senna glycosides should be taken with plenty of fluids. Syrup can be taken with juice, milk or mixed with ice cream to mask taste. Abdominal cramping is common. May discolour urine or feces. Do not use in active bowel disease or abdominal pain of unknown origin. Not for chronic use. Standard Prescription: senna __mg PO ___(frequency)