Pharm-Rx Sennosides

Pharm-Rx Sennosides serves as a mineral supplement and belongs to nutraceuticals and supplements in minerals within pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals technologies. Sennosides, the active component, is commonly used in formulations for their mineral supplement properties.

Ingredient Name: Sennoside

Functions: Mineral Source

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Definition

    Sennosides is a partially purified natural complex of anthraquinone glucosides, isolated from senna leaflets and/ or senna pods, Senna alexandrina Mill. It contains not less than 90.0% and not more than 110.0% of the labeled amount of sennosides. The labeled amount is not less than 60.0% (w/w), calculated on the dried basis.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Light brown to brown fine powder
    Chemical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Triethylamine Content (Class 3)3370ppmUSP
    Methanol Content (Class 2)880ppmUSP
    Iso Propyl Alcohol Content (Class 3)10ppmUSP
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Residue on Ignition7.4%
    Sennosides A and B Content104.1%
    pH (of l0% solution)6.8
    Loss on Drying1.8%USP
    Total Sennosides Content64%USP
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Total Count140cfu/gUSP
    SalmonellaAbsent/10gUSP
    Yeast & Mould10cfu/gUSP
    E. ColiAbsent/gUSP

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    FDA Disclaimer

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

    USP Reference Standards
    • USP Sennoside A RS USP Sennoside B RS USP Sennosides RS

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Preserve in well-closed containers. Store protected from light and moisture, at controlled room temperature.