Senokot Constipation Relief Syrup - 150 ml

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Prune flavour (caramel colour E150a, ethanol, prune juice concentrate, vanilla bean extract, water)

Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital. Take the container with you, even if it is empty. 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 There was no evidence of any embryolethal, teratogenic or foetotoxic actions in rats or rabbits after oral treatment with sennosides. Furthermore, there was no effect on the postnatal development of young rats, on rearing behaviour of dams or on male and female fertility in rats. Data for herbal preparations are not available. Where diarrhoea is severe, conservative measures are usually sufficient; generous amounts of fluid, especially fruit drinks, should be given.Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One to two 5 ml spoonfuls at night. Not to be given to children or adolescents under the age of 12 years. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. Low levels of potassium in the blood (called hypo-kalaemia). This can make you tired, dizzy, make your muscles weak and cause an uneven heart-beat. This medicine contains 0.09 mmol (or 3.51 mg) potassium per 5 ml. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. Provides effective constipation relief. Works within 8-12 hours, providing reliable overnight relief. Warning or Restrictions

Brand name: Senokot. Find out how senna treats difficulty pooing (constipation) and how to take it. If the symptoms persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a pharmacist should be consulted.If you forget a dose of senna, just skip the missed dose and take the next dose the following evening. adults and children aged 12 years and over – 1 or 2 tablets (7.5mg or 15mg) at bedtime (or 1 tablet of Senokot Max Strength)

Senokot tablets, syrup and granules contain Senna, a natural plant extract which works by stimulating the muscles in the bowel in a similar way to figs and prunes. Helping to bring gentle, predictable relief. Senokot works with your body, leaving you feeling much fresher and brighter again. It is intended for a child under 12 years old. Laxatives should only be given to children on the advice of a doctor, or a healthcare professional experienced in the management of constipation in children. If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. If you take too much You are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because, if you are expecting a baby or breastfeeding, medicines should only be taken on the advice of a doctor or nurse.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. 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. Stimulant laxatives (including Senokot Syrup Pharmacy) do not help with weight loss. They do not reduce the absorption of calories or nutrients. They can cause watery stools (diarrhoea), abdominal cramps and dehydration. Dehydration can seem like weight loss. Ifanyofthe side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist Immediately.