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Description:
(Senna Fruit)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.
• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Sennosides which are natural laxatives for short term relief of occasional constipation. This medicine does not help with weight loss.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children of 6 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
X Do not take:
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see "What is in this medicine”)
• If you have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis)
• If you have paralysis or lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony)
• If you have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
• If you have persistant or undiagnosed stomach complaints such as stomach pain, nausea and vomiting as well as constipation
• If you have kidney or heart problems
• If you are severely dehydrated
• If you have faecal impaction or rectal bleeding for which you don’t know the cause or blood in your stools
• If you have already taken a laxative and are still constipated
• If you have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks
! Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need to use a laxative every day
! Pregnancy and breastfeeding: This medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor for advice.
Other important information
Try to use changes in diet and bulk forming medicines to control your constipation before using this medicine. Then only use this medicine for a few days.
If you use incontinence pads change the pads more often when taking this medicine.
If you take other medicines
Before you take these tablets make sure you tell your pharmacist or doctor about ANY other medicines that you are using at the same time, particularly the following:
• Medicines for heart problems or heart rhythm problems (e.g. cardiac glycosides, antiarrhythmic medicines such as quinidine)
• Medicines which may cause changes to your heart beat (e.g. medicines inducing QT prolongation)
• Water tablets (diuretics)
• Corticosteroids (used for many conditions such as pain, swelling, allergy, asthma, rheumatism and skin problems)
• Liquorice root preparations
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 for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.