Senokot Constipation Relief Syrup - 150 ml

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You could be recommended senna as a laxative to help relieve constipation if you cannot increase the fibre in your diet, or if this is insufficient.

Keeping your body active will help you to keep your digestive system moving, so try to take some regular daily exercise.The acute toxicity of senna pods, specified extracts thereof, as well as of sennosides in rats and mice was low after oral treatment. With the advent of the National Health Service in 1948, an established London-based manufacturer of over-the-counter medicines, Westminster Laboratories Ltd (so-named because its original premises were close to the Abbey itself), turned its attention to producing an effective and reliable laxative. It's the senna laxative ingredient that's been documented in over 8,000 patients and over 50 clinical studies. When administering this product to incontinent adults, pads should be changed more frequently to prevent extended skin contact with faeces.

Senokot does not affect any type of contraception, including the combined pill and emergency contraception, unless you have severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours. Duration of use: Normally it is sufficient to take this medicinal product two to three times a week. 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.If there has been no bowel movement after three days of treatment, please consult a healthcare professional. By using this site, you agree to our use of these technologies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

If no bowel action has occurred after three days of progressively increased dosage, a medical examination should be considered.A 104-week study on rats of both genders did not reveal any carcinogenic effects with the same senna pods preparation at oral dosages of up to 300 mg/kg.