Senokot Constipation Relief Syrup - 150 ml

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Drink plenty of fluids (6 to 8 glasses a day) while you're taking senna or your constipation may get worse. How long to take it for Senokot This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist. When you're constipated, undigested waste builds up - waste you may be carrying around with you for several days. It may seem easier to wait for it to go away, but, suffering long periods without passing a bowel movement can cause your bowel wall to stretch and the muscles to work less efficiently. And some people have reported feeling irritable and sluggish. Changing your diet is a great idea, but life just isn't always that simple.

You can read more about how to prevent or treat constipation in the separate condition leaflets called Constipation(for adults) and Constipation in Children. For over 45 years, families like yours have relied on the Natural Vegetable Laxative Ingredient in Senokot to provide overnight relief from their occasional constipation. Senokot Laxative Products work gently and have become a reliable and reputable brand. It's the senna laxative ingredient that's been documented in over 8,000 patients and over 50 clinical studies. If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to senna, please speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice. How to store senna

Sennosides displayed no specific toxicity when tested at doses up to 500 mg/kg in dogs for 4 weeks and up to 100 mg/kg in rats for 6 months.

You should consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those listed above and any medicines obtained without a prescription. 3. How to take Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup If you forget a dose of senna, just skip the missed dose and take the next dose the following evening. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persistLow levels of potassium in the blood (called hypo-kalaemia). This can make you tired, dizzy, make your muscles weak and cause an uneven heart-beat. 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. Often, increasing the amount of fibre in your diet (such as by eating more fruit, vegetables, cereals, and wholemeal bread) and drinking plenty of water each day can effectively prevent or relieve constipation. Senokot Syrup is an effective laxative made with Senna Fruit, a natural plant extract which works by stimulating the muscles in the bowel. Clinically proven medicine for short-term, occasional constipation. Laxatives do not affect the number of calories absorbed from food. This means they do not help with weight management. Always read the label. Features Small amounts of active metabolites, such as rhein, are excreted in breast milk in small amounts. A laxative effect in breast fed babies has not been reported.