Senokot Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ca sennosides

Indications/Uses

As natural laxative for the relief of constipation.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

8.77-mg tab Adult 2 tab. Max: 4 tab bid. Childn >60 lb 1 tab. Max: 2 tab bid. 17.54-mg tab Adult 1-2 tab. Max: 2 tab bid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Preferably taken at bedtime.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to sennosides. Acute surgical abdomen, abdominal pain of unknown origin, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction & stenosis, ileus, inflammatory bowel disease (ie, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) & severe dehydration.

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Special Precautions

Do not use this drug if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting is present. Discontinue use if rectal bleeding or bowel movement failure occurs. Patients on Na-restricted diet. Prolonged use >1 wk. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Abdominal pain.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AB06 - senna glycosides ; Belongs to the class of contact laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Senokot tab 17.54 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P2,269.7/box);60's (P1,038.3/pack)

Form

Senokot tab 8.77 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,675.1/box);60's (P823.3/pack)

Senokot

senna

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

iNova