PRODUCT DETAIL

Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Senna (sennosides / hydroxyanthracene glycosides)
  → usually about 7.5 mg sennosides per tablet

It is a natural plant-based stimulant laxative.

Uses / Indications

Used for:

• Short-term constipation (main use)
• Occasional difficulty passing stool
• Bowel emptying before medical procedures

It works by stimulating the muscles of the large intestine to push stool out.

Direction of Use

• Adults (18+):
• 1–2 tablets at night
• Works in:
• about 8–12 hours (usually next morning)
• Short-term use only (usually a few days)

Take at bedtime because it works overnight.

Side Effects

Common:

• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhoea or loose stools
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort or gas

Less common but important:

• Dehydration
• Low potassium (electrolyte imbalance)
• Dependence if overused

Warnings / Precautions

• Do NOT use for more than about 1 week
• Avoid long-term use → can cause lazy bowel (dependence)
• Stop if:
• severe abdominal pain
• no bowel movement after use
• rectal bleeding
• Drink plenty of water
• Use cautiously in elderly or kidney disease patients

Drug Interactions

• Diuretics (water tablets) → potassium loss risk
• Steroids → increased electrolyte imbalance
• Digoxin (heart medicine) → toxicity risk if potassium drops
• Other laxatives → excessive bowel effect

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

• Intestinal obstruction
• Severe abdominal pain of unknown cause
• Dehydration
• Allergy to senna