Senna is used for mild to moderate constipation. The dose for infants and toddlers is usually 2.5 ml po qday or BID, in the form of Fletcher’s Castoria (which has senna). It is generally fairly palatable.

For older Children:
2 to 6 yrs – 1/2 to 1 tab of senna po qd to bid; Max 1 tab po bid
6 to 12 yrs – 1 to 2 tabs of senna po qd to bid; Max 2 tabs po bid
> 12 yrs – 2 to 4 tabs of senna po qd to bid; Max 4 tabs po bid