Senokot Constipation Relief Syrup - 150 ml

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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 doctor The NICE (national institute for health and care excellence) guidelines recommend a stepped approach, so first trying bulk-forming laxatives and moving along the chain if unsuccessful and constipation symptoms remain.

Duration of use: Normally it is sufficient to take this medicinal product two to three times a week. Use for more than 1 –2 weeks requires medical supervision. Tell a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if: – the symptoms worsen or persist during the use of the medicinal product – there is no bowel movement within 3 days of use Duration of use: Normally it is sufficient to take this medicinal product two to three times a week. Use for more than 1 –2 weeks requires medical supervision. Tell a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if: – the symptoms worsen or persist during the use of the medicinal product – there is no bowel movement within 3 days ofuse – you need to take laxatives every day or if abdominal pain persists. This medicine contains 0.09 mmol (or 3.51 mg) potassium per 5 ml. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet.

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.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. The Senokot Family of Laxatives includes a solution that's right for virtually every member of your family. Choose Senokot Tablets, or, if constipation is accompanied by hard, dry stools, choose dual-action Senokot-S Tablets with docusate sodium to hydrate and soften hard, dry stools. Senokot Syrup contains calcium sennosides, which work as a 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. This medicine does not help with weight loss. 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). attributes: "-_--_--_--_--_--_--_-Best match-_-grid-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-No-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-Home | Senokot-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-1"the guidance ofa 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 contains sennosides, as calcium salts, equivalent to 7.5 mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B.