Senokot Max Strenght Natural Senna Tablets for Constipation Relief, Pack of 10

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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Each SENOKOT ® Extra Strength tablet contains 17.2 mg sennosides from natural senna. Senna is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in treating occasional constipation in adults and children at least 2 years old. 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 Symptoms and treatment of overdosage: The major symptoms of overdose or abuse of any stimulant laxative, including those containing senna, are griping pain and severe diarrhea, leading to excessive water loss (dehydration) and possible electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia). Treatment should be supported with generous amounts of fluid. Electrolytes, especially potassium, should be monitored. This is especially important in the elderly. In case of overdose: Call a Regional Poison Control Centre and/or your physician and/or your local emergency number immediately, or go to your local hospital emergency, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Use during breastfeeding is not recommended as there are insufficient data on the excretion of metabolites in breast milk. 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. 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.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). It is not certain whether senna is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Senna should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. SENOKOT ®•S should not be taken within two hours of another medicine as it may reduce the effectiveness of other medicine. Drugs that may interact with SENOKOT ®•S include: cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides (drugs that increase the force of contraction of the heart) or antiarrhythmic medications (drugs that restore the normal rhythm of the heart); mineral oil; thiazide diuretics (drugs used to treat high blood pressure), corticosteroids, licorice root or other medications or health products which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. Do not take this medication for more than 7 days unless directed by your doctor. Serious side effects may occur with overuse of this medication (see also Side Effects section). Senna has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in emptying the bowel before a colonoscopy.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. Using it for long periods during pregnancy is not recommended. Consult your doctor for more details. Prolonged use may precipitate the onset of an atonic, non-functioning colon. Prolonged excessive use may lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance and hypokalaemia. Chewable tablets or dissolving strips may contain sugar. Caution is advised if you have diabetes or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid sugar in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Only give senna that you buy to a young person aged 12 to 17 years if a doctor or pharmacist recommends it. Dosage for senna tablets prescribed by a doctorSymptoms and treatment of overdosage: The major symptoms of overdose abuse of any stimulant laxative, including those containing senna, are griping pain and severe diarrhea, leading to excessive water loss (dehydration) and possible electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia). Treatment should be supported with generous amounts of fluid. Electrolytes, especially potassium, should be monitored. This is especially important in the elderly. In case of overdose: Call a Regional Poison Control Centre and/or your physician and/or your local emergency number immediately, or go to your local hospital emergency, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

If the symptoms worsen during the use of the medicinal product, or there is no bowel movement after three days, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. SENOKOT ® Extra Strength Tablets can be found at your local pharmacy and in many popular and convenient stores across Canada. Samples may be available through your family physician. Take senna for a few days only and no longer than a week. If you take it for longer, your body can start to rely on it, rather than your bowels doing the work on their own.

Along with all the other benefits of exercise, add one more: it can help you avoid constipation. Sedentary people are simply more prone to problems with constipation than the physically active. Since exercise is so important, ask your doctor to recommend a fitness routine that suits your needs. There are no reports of undesirable or damaging effects during pregnancy and on the foetus when used at the recommended dosage. SENOKOT ® Syrup can be found at your local pharmacy and in many popular and convenient stores across Canada. Samples may be available through your family physician.