Senna Tablets (Care) - Natural Constipation Relief (Senokot)
Product description
What this medicine is for
A natural effective laxative for the relief of occasional constipation.
How to Use
Read all of the carton for full instructions.
Check the foil is not broken before use, If it is, do not take the tablet.
Take the amount listed below.
Swallow the tablets with a drink of water.
Do not give to children under 6 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended below.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: 2 tablets once a day at bedtime
Children of 6 to 11 years: 1 tablet once a day at bedtime
Reduce the amount you take once your bowels become regular
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too many tablets: Talk to a doctor straight away
Hazards and Cautions
Before you take this medicine
Do not take
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you are feeling sick or being sick, have stomach pain or have a blockage in your
intestine For long periods of time (in general more than a week), unless your doctor
tells you to Talk to your pharmacist or doctor
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you take this medicine for a long time you may get:
Watery diarrhoea (which may be severe), excessive fluid and body salts loss
Changes in the bowel which ma cause severe diarrhoea or constipation
Muscle weakness, weight loss
Red or yellow coloration of the faeces and urine
Heart or kidney problems
Reporting side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your pharmacist or nurse. This
includes any possible side effects not listed on this carton. You can also report side
effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhrs.gov.uk/yellowcard. By
reporting side effects you can help provide more information on
the safety of this medicine.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25ºC. Store in the original package.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
Precautions
If laxatives are required daily or if you have persistent abdominal pain or change of
bowel habits consult your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an
underlying medical condition are taking any other medication or complementary
therapy or if symptoms persist. Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding,
pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from
allergies. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Suitable For
Adults and children 6 years and over.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient
Each tablet contains Sennosides (total) 7.5 mg.
Also contains: maize starch, tricalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate.
You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use