Senokot Constipation Relief Syrup - 150 ml

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New users should start the lowest dose and increase, to the maximum dose for each age group, if necessary, by one half of the initial dose each day. Once regularity has been regained the dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped. For over 45 years, families like yours have relied on the Natural Vegetable Laxative Ingredient in Senokot to provide overnight relief from their occasional constipation. Senokot Laxative Products work gently and have become a reliable and reputable brand. It's the senna laxative ingredient that's been documented in over 8,000 patients and over 50 clinical studies. If the symptoms persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a pharmacist should be consulted. the guidance of a medical professional. Do not exceed the stated dose Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup usually works in 8–12 hours. New users should start with the lowest dose and if needed increase by half the initial dose each day. When you feel the medicine is working, gradually reduce the dose and stop. Yellow or red-brown (pH dependent) discolouration of urine by metabolites, which is not clinically significant, may occur during the treatment.

Long-term use of stimulant laxatives should be avoided, as use for more than a brief period of treatment may lead to impaired function of the intestine and dependence on laxatives. If laxatives are needed every day the cause of the constipation should be investigated. Duration of use: Normally it is sufficient to take this medicinal product two to three times a week. Use for more than 1 –2 weeks requires medical supervision. Tell a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if: – the symptoms worsen or persist during the use of the medicinal product – there is no bowel movement within 3 days ofuse – you need to take laxatives every day or if abdominal pain persists. Senokot are a natural constipation remedy containing the ingredient senna, extracted from the senna plant. As a 'motility enhancer' it works in a similar way to prunes or figs by gently stimulating the natural process by which food moves through the digestive system. It usually works in 8 -10 hours which means that adults who take it at night should be ready to go the next morning. Senokot works only in the colon which is where constipation occurs. influence on secretion processes by two concomitant mechanisms viz. inhibition of absorption of water and electrolytes (Na+, Cl-) into the colonic epithelial cells (antiabsorptive effect) and increase of the leakiness of the tight junctions and stimulation of secretion of water and electrolytes into the lumen of the colon (secretagogue effect) resulting in enhanced concentrations of fluid and electrolytes in the lumen of the colon.

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This medicine contains 6.9 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5ml dose. The amount in each dose of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1 ml beer or 1 ml wine.

If no bowel action has occurred after three days of progressively increased dosage, a medical examination should be considered. The Senokot Family of Laxatives includes a solution that's right for virtually every member of your family. Choose Senokot Tablets, or, if constipation is accompanied by hard, dry stools, choose dual-action Senokot-S Tablets with docusate sodium to hydrate and soften hard, dry stools. When you're constipated, undigested waste builds up - waste you may be carrying around with you for several days. It may seem easier to wait for it to go away, but, suffering long periods without passing a bowel movement can cause your bowel wall to stretch and the muscles to work less efficiently. And some people have reported feeling irritable and sluggish. Changing your diet is a great idea, but life just isn't always that simple. Chronic use may cause pigmentation of the intestinal mucosa (pseudomelanosis coli), which usually recedes when the patient stops taking the preparation.

If you take too much

Often, increasing the amount of fibre in your diet (such as by eating more fruit, vegetables, cereals, and wholemeal bread) and drinking plenty of water each day can effectively prevent or relieve constipation. Intestinal loss of fluids may promote dehydration. Symptoms may include thirst and oliguria. In patients suffering from fluid loss where dehydration may be harmful (e.g.renal insufficiency, elderly patients) Senokot Syrup Pharmacy should be discontinued and only be restarted under medical supervision. This product should only be used if a therapeutic effect cannot be achieved by a change of diet or the administration of bulk forming agents. Senna syrup comes with a plastic cup or spoon to measure the dose. Do not use a kitchen spoon as it will not measure the right amount. How to take it

Duration of use: Normally it is sufficient to take this medicinal product two to three times a week. Use for more than 1 –2 weeks requires medical supervision. Tell a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if: – the symptoms worsen or persist during the use of the medicinal product – there is no bowel movement within 3 days of use If other adverse reactions not mentioned above occur, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted. Sennosides displayed no specific toxicity when tested at doses up to 500 mg/kg in dogs for 4 weeks and up to 100 mg/kg in rats for 6 months.Further 2-year studies on male and female rats and mice with emodin gave no evidence of carcinogenic activity for male rats and female mice, and equivocal evidence for female rats and male mice. Patients taking cardiac glycosides, antiarrhythmic medicinal products, medicinal products inducing QT-prolongation, diuretics, adrenocorticosteroids or liquorice root, have to consult a doctor before taking senna leaf preparation concomitantly.

If you forget a dose of senna, just skip the missed dose and take the next dose the following evening.

As a result of investigations with parenteral application in mice, extracts are supposed to possess a higher toxicity than purified glycosides, possibly due to the content of aglyca. A higher dose may be prescribed under medical guidance. The maximum recommended daily dose of hydroxyanthracene glycosides is 30 mg (20ml).