Senokot 7.5mg Tablets
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Does not help with weight loss
Overuse can be harmful
SENOKOT 7.5MG TABLETS ADULT:
Senokot
7.5mg Tablets Adult are effective laxatives made with natural Senna
Fruit (pods), standardised to contain a constant amount of active
ingredient in each dose. For the short-term relief of occasional
constipation. Laxatives do not affect the number of calories absorbed
from food. This means they do not help with weight loss.
Suitable for: Adults and the elderly
Age restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
HOW TO TAKE SENOKOT 7.5MG TABLETS ADULT:
For
oral use. Adults and the elderly: swallow 1-2 tablets at night. Should
not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
Senokot
7.5mg Tablets Adult usually act within 8-12 hours. If there is no bowel
movement after 3 days, or if symptoms persist, in particular if you
have persistent abdominal pain or are passing blood, consult your
doctor. Use for more than 1 week requires medical supervision. Usually
it is sufficient to take this medicinal product up to two or three times
during that week. If the symptoms persist during the use of the
medicinal product, a doctor or a pharmacist should be consulted.
Hazards and Cautions
WARNINGS
Do not take this product if you:
- are allergic to any of the ingredients
- have bowel or stomach problems
- are pregnant or breast-feeding
- have a kidney or heart condition
- are under 18 years of age, unless advised by a medical professional
Storage
So not store above 25°C. Store in the original package. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack (EXP month/year)
Precautions
This is a medicine;
- 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 planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Active ingredient: Each
tablet contains powdered Alexandrian Senna fruit (pods) (cassia senna
L. (C. acutifolia Delile)), and Tinnevelly Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia
angustifolia Vahl) equivalent to 7.5mg hydroxyahthracene glycosides,
calculated as sennoside B.
Also contains: Lactose
