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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.
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. colon diseases (e.g Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), abdominal pain of unknown origin, severe dehydration state with water and electrolyte depletion. You may wish to include some foods in your diet that contain sorbitol. Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sugar. It is not digested very well and draws water into your bowel which has an effect of softening stools. Fruits (and their juices) which have a high sorbitol content include apples, apricots, gooseberries, grapes (and raisins), peaches, pears, plums, prunes, raspberries and strawberries. To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start taking senna it is important that you speak with your doctor or a pharmacist if: 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.
Each 5 ml of syrup contains sennosides, as calcium salts, equivalent to 7.5 mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B. Provides effective constipation relief. Works within 8-12 hours, providing reliable overnight relief. Warning or Restrictions 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 However, as a consequence of experimental data concerning a genotoxic risk of several anthranoids, e.g emodin and aloe-emodin, use is not recommended in pregnancy.
It is important for you to drink plenty while you are constipated. Adults should aim to drink at least two litres (about 8-10 cups) of fluid per day. Most sorts of drink will do but, as a start, try just drinking a glass of water 3-4 times a day in addition to what you normally drink. If you take more Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup than you should Consult your doctor and take this leaflet with you. It may be harmful to take too much of this medicine ortakeitfortoo long. This is because it may lead to:An extract and aloe-emodin were mutagenic in in vitro tests, sennoside A, B and rhein gave negative results. Comprehensive in vivo examinations of a defined extract of senna pods were negative. Contains maltitol liquid. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. adults and children aged 12 years and over – one or two 5ml spoonfuls (7.5mg or 15mg) of syrup at bedtime attributes: "-_--_--_--_--_--_--_-Best match-_-grid-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-No-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-Home | Senokot-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-1" 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.
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. Each 5 ml of syrup can provide up to 3.2 kcal and this should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus.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. 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. In addition a specified senna extract given orally for 2 years was not carcinogenic in male or female rats. The extract investigated contained approximately 40.8% of anthranoids from which 35% were sennosides, corresponding to about 25.2% of potential rhein, 2.3% of potential aloe-emodin and 0.007% of potential emodin and 142 ppm free aloe-emodin and 9 ppm free emodin. A doctor may prescribe higher doses for adults and children up to a maximum of 4 tablets (30mg) taken once a day if necessary. Dosage for senna syrup prescribed by a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.