Senokot is used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation
DOSAGE
For oral administration.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Swallow one to two tablets at night
Should NOT be used in children or adolescents under the age of 12 years
New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose if necessary. Once regularity has been regained dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped.
If no bowel action has occurred after three days of progressively increased dosage, a medical examination should be considered
Duration of use
Not to be used for more than 1 week. Usually it is sufficient to take this medicinal product up to two to three times during that week.
If the symptoms persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a pharmacist should be consulted.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
NOT RECOMMENDED. IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING, SEEK ADVISE FROM A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
SIDE EFFECTS
Abdominal pain, abdominal spasm, diarrhoea and allergies.
Senokot 7.5mg Tablets 12 Years Plus contains Senna/Sennosides which work as a stimulant laxative for the
short-term relief of occasional constipation. Senokot 7.5mg Tablets 12 Years Plus contains calcium sennosides.
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. Laxatives do not
help with weight loss.