Sennosides
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
What it is used for
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Clinical selection for Sennosides should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor or pharmacis before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.
Possible side effects
Excessive bowel activity that may result in diarrhoea; griping; abdominal cramps; electrolytic imbalances; nausea and vomiting; non-functional colon due to loss of muscle tone.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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