Sennosides: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for sennosides. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Sennosides 8.6 Mg Tablet
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Sennosides 8.6 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $0.72 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENNOSIDES 8.6 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.02 per tablet or capsule | $0.72 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings (from the label)
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor or pharmacis before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2025-12-11. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.