Dehydration, making you thirsty, feel faint and giving you headaches. It can also mean that you cannot pass enough urine. 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. contains methyl (E218) & propyl (E216) parahydroxy-benzoate and maltitol liquid (E965). See leaflet for further information. Caution is advised if you are diabetic as each 5ml contains 3.2 kilocalories. 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. Brand name: Senokot. Find out how senna treats difficulty pooing (constipation) and how to take it.

You are taking or using any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.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

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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doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store, or in Ireland via HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Earlsfort Terrace, IRL – Dublin 2; Tel: +353 1 6764971; Fax: +353 1 6762517.

Adverse events which have been associated with sennosides at OTC doses in short-term use are given below, tabulated by system organ class and frequency. 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. Not to be used for more than 1 week. Usually it is sufficient to take this medicinal product up to two to three times during that week. 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.If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist Immediately.

Small amounts of active metabolites, such as rhein, are excreted in breast milk in small amounts. A laxative effect in breast fed babies has not been reported.

dihydroxyanthracene derivatives possess a laxative effect. The β-Ο-linked glycosides (sennosides) are not absorbed in the upper gut; they are converted by bacteria of the large intestine into the active metabolite (rhein anthrone). in particular in patients with irritable colon. Symptoms may also occur generally as a consequence of individual overdosage. In such cases dose reduction is necessary. 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.