Senokot (Senna) Tablets, For Occasional Constipation

Overview

Senokot 7.5mg Tablets Adult are effective laxatives made with natural Senna Fruit (pods), standardised to contain a constant amount of active ingredient in each dose.

For the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Laxatives do not affect the number of calories absorbed from food. This means they do not help with weight loss.

Benefits:

• Promoted natural relief
• Gentle effective constipation relief
• Once daily dose

How to take:
For oral use.
Adults and the elderly: swallow 1-2 tablets at night.
Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.

Senokot 7.5mg Tablets Adult usually act within 8-12 hours. If there is no bowel movement after 3 days, or if symptoms persist, in particular if you have persistent abdominal pain or are passing blood, consult your doctor.

Use for more than 1 week requires medical supervision. Usually it is sufficient to take this medicinal product up to two or three times during that week. If the symptoms persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a pharmacist should be consulted.
See enclosed leaflet for further information.

Ingredients:
Each Tablet contains 154mg of Senna Fruit equivalent to 7.5 mg of Sennoside B in a base containing Calcium Phosphate, Maize Starch, Lactose and Magnesium Stearate.

Allergy Advice:
Contains Lactose.

Safety Warning:
BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE:
Do not take if:
Your abdomen is tender to the touch or hurts when you move.
You have sharp or persistent stomach pain.

Consult your doctor if:
If there is no bowel movement within 3 days of use.
Laxatives are needed every day, or abdominal pain persists.
You accidentally take too many tablets.
If you have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugar, as each tablet contains 15.82mg lactose.

Side Effects:
You may experience temporary mild stomach pains. If you have these or any other symptoms after taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Storage:
Store below 25°C. Store in the original package.

Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack (EXP month/year).

Pack size:
20 tablets.

Learn more here:
https://­www.­nhs.­uk/­medicines/­senna/

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Cost is £3.75.

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Senokot-S Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Uses

This product is used to treat constipation. It contains 2 medications: sennosides and docusate. Sennosides are known as stimulant laxatives. They work by keeping water in the intestines, which helps to cause movement of the intestines. Docusate is known as a stool softener. It helps increase the amount of water in the stool, making it softer and easier to pass.

How to use Senokot-S

Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. Do not take this medication for more than 7 days unless directed by your doctor. Serious side effects may occur with overuse of this medication (see also Side Effects section).

It may take 6 to 12 hours before this medication causes a bowel movement. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse, or if bleeding from the rectum occurs. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.

Side Effects

Stomach/abdominal pain or cramping, nausea, diarrhea, or weakness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

This medication may cause your urine to turn reddish-brown. This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea that doesn’t stop, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, decreased urination, mental/mood changes (such as confusion).

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to senna, sennosides, or docusate; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: appendicitis or symptoms of appendicitis (such as nausea/vomiting, sudden or unexplained stomach/abdominal pain), a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for longer than 2 weeks, bleeding from the rectum, intestinal blockage.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. Using it for long periods during pregnancy is not recommended. Consult your doctor for more details.

This medication passes into breast milk, but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

A product that may interact with this drug is: mineral oil.

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Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea that doesn’t stop, severe stomach/abdominal pain or cramping.

Keep all medical and lab appointments.

Lifestyle changes that may prevent or relieve constipation include exercising, drinking enough water, and eating a proper diet with fiber-rich foods such as bran, fresh fruits/vegetables. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.

If your doctor has directed you to take this medication on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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Senokot / Senokot Forte : For the relief of functional constipation through peristaltic stimulation.

Senokot / Senokot Forte Forte : For the relief and control of constipation in the elderly, during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

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Senokot / Senokot Forte Forte : Adults: 1-2 tablets. Maximum dose: 2 tablets twice a day.

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