Drug information

 Senna glycosides 7.5 mg (SENOLAX)


  Indications

Increases bowel movement by stimulating the muscles of the bowel.

For the short-term relief of occasional constipation.   Click to listen highlighted text! Indications Increases bowel movement by stimulating the muscles of the bowel. For the short-term relief of occasional constipation.


Contraindications and precautions

1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components.

2.Do not use in patients with intestinal obstruction, acute gastroenteritis, ulcerative colitis, severe dehydration, severe abdominal pain, nausea, severe vomiting, appendicitis.

3.Avoid prolonged use. Regular use of this medication can lead to dependence because of failure to have bowel movement. So you cannot defecate if you don't take the medication.

4.Be careful for use in children under 6 years of age. You should take counsel with physicians or pharmacists.   Click to listen highlighted text! Contraindications and precautions 1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. 2.Do not use in patients with intestinal obstruction, acute gastroenteritis, ulcerative colitis, severe dehydration, severe abdominal pain, nausea, severe vomiting, appendicitis. 3.Avoid prolonged use. Regular use of this medication can lead to dependence because of failure to have bowel movement. So you cannot defecate if you dont take the medication. 4.Be careful for use in children under 6 years of age. You should take counsel with physicians or pharmacists.


Recommendations of drug use

If you fail to have a bowel movement after taking this medicine, you should take counsel with your physician to find the reasons of constipation.

Drink plenty of liquids at least 6-8 glasses of water. Add fiber to your diet gradually such as fruits, vegetables. Be active and exercise regularly.

You should defecate every day. Do not ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.   Click to listen highlighted text! Recommendations of drug use If you fail to have a bowel movement after taking this medicine, you should take counsel with your physician to find the reasons of constipation. Drink plenty of liquids at least 6-8 glasses of water. Add fiber to your diet gradually such as fruits, vegetables. Be active and exercise regularly. You should defecate every day. Do not ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.   


Adverse Reactions

This medication may cause diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.   Click to listen highlighted text! Adverse Reactions This medication may cause diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.   


  Drug storage

Store in a dry place; in a sealed container protected from light.   Click to listen highlighted text! Drug storage Store in a dry place; in a sealed container protected from light.


The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only.

If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.   Click to listen highlighted text! The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only. If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.


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