Information
Senna tablets contains Senna pods/Sennosides which work as a stimulant laxative for the short term relief of occasional constipation. Constipation is a fairly common and uncomfortable complaint. It usually involves difficult or irregular bowel movements, accompanied by hard, dry motions which can be painful to pass. Laxatives do not help with weight loss.
Active Ingredient
Each tablet contains: Alexandrian Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia senna L.(C. acutifolia Delile) fruit)) corresponding to 7.5 mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as Sennoside B. This product also contains: Magnesium Stearate, Fennel Seed, Croscarmellose Sodium, Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate Dihydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica.
Dosage
New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum if necessary. Once regularity has been regained dosage should be reduced and stopped. For oral use. Adults and the elderly: Take two tablets at bedtime when required. Swallow tablets whole with water. This medicine should not be used by children under 18 years of age. Duration of use Normally it is sufficient to take this medicine up to two to three times a week. Not to be used for more than one week.
Warnings
Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking this medicine:
• if you suffer from kidney disorders
• if you are taking medicines for a heart condition (e.g. cardiac glycosides, antiarrhythmic medicines e.g. quinidine), medicines inducing QT prolongation, diuretics, adrenocorticosteroids or liquorice root preparations.
• if you have faecal impaction or rectal bleeding for which you don’t know the cause, or blood in stools and undiagnosed, acute or persistent gastro-intestinal complaints, e.g. abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
• if you already need to take laxatives every day. The cause of the constipation should be investigated. Long term use of laxatives should be avoided.
If you are unsure about interactions with any medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
When administering this product to incontinent adults, pads should be changed more frequently to prevent extended skin contact with faeces.
Children and adolescents: Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years.
Taking other medicines: You should also consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: You should not use Care Senna Tablets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because there is no evidence that it is safe to do so.
Storage Information
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Care Senna Tablets after the expiry date. The expiry date is printed on the blister and base of carton. Store below 25˚C, but do not freeze. Store in the original packaging.
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