Standardized Senna Concentrate
Active ingredient
Sold as Geri-kot
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 583
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Standardized Senna Concentrate is a stimulant laxative [1]. It is approved for the relief of occasional constipation, generally producing a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours [1].
This active ingredient is available under several brand names, including Geri-kot [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 583 adverse event reports associated with products containing Standardized Senna Concentrate [2]. The most frequently reported events in these reports include off-label use, fatigue, pain, headache, and constipation [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
How to take
Directions • do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime children under 12 years ask a doctor
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Most-reported reactions to the US regulator (12 mo to June 4, 2026): 583 reports total. [2]
- Off Label Use 109
- Fatigue 105
- Pain 94
- Headache 85
- Constipation 74
- Hypertension 74
- Hyperhidrosis 67
- Product Use Issue 61
- Joint Swelling 59
- Hypersensitivity 58
- Prescribed Overdose 58
- Nausea 57
Side effects & warnings
Warnings Do not use for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.
These may indicate a serious condition . If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Warnings Do not use for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.
These may indicate a serious condition . If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Brands in United States (1)
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 13d8f467-0a7f-47… · revised June 27, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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