Reckitt Benckiser Senokot Constipation Relief Senna Tablets x21, 100 Grams

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If you forget a dose of senna, just skip the missed dose and take the next dose the following evening. Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number). Senokot are a natural constipation remedy containing the ingredient senna, extracted from the senna plant. As a 'motility enhancer' it works in a similar way to prunes or figs by gently stimulating the natural process by which food moves through the digestive system. It usually works in 8 -10 hours which means that adults who take it at night should be ready to go the next morning. Senokot works only in the colon which is where constipation occurs. Other uses not proven with research have included weight loss, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and other conditions.

If you are still constipated after taking senna for 3 days, talk to your doctor. If you forget to take it Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks The active ingredient in Senokot issenna. Sennacomes from senna fruit pods. Senna is a laxative that works to relieve constipation by stimulating the muscles in your bowel. This will helpto move thebuild-up of poo through your system so you can have a bowel movement more easily and comfortably. Senokot tablets have negligible sugar content. However, the syrup and the granule formulations contain sugar and are not suitable for diabetics. Senokot tablets and syrup are gluten-free and therefore suitable for coeliacs (however, Senokot granules are not gluten free). All Senokot products are suitable for vegetarians. They do not contain nuts or genetically modified products. Senokot syrup and granules are also lactose-free.

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Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. 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 hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B. Senna is an herb also known as Alexandrian Senna, Casse, Fan Xie Ye, Indian Senna, Khatoum Senna, Sen, Sena Alejandrina, Sennae Folium, Sennae Fructus, Sennosides, Tinnevelly Senna, True Senna, and other names. Senokot Tablets, Syrup and Granules contain senna, derived from the pods of the Senna plant. Senna has been used for many centuries as a natural remedy for constipation and it has a long, history as an effective treatment for the relief of constipation.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical The active ingredient in Senokot is the extract of the senna plant. The senna plant has been used as a laxative for many years, and has proven to be safe. The bowel works by pushing stools down using a wave-like motion known as peristalsis. The senna in Senokot gently stimulates the bowel, thus pushing stools down faster. This is a reliable way of relieving constipation. Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. Senna has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in emptying the bowel before a colonoscopy. Sennokot is a natural way to ease your constipation. Ideal for those who want a way to ease their discomfort while using natural ingredients, Sennokot tablets can help to relieve constipation within just a few hours.

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