Senna 7.5mg Tablets
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Senna 7.5mg Tablets is a treatment used for constipation where clinically appropriate. It contains Sennosides.
Suitability depends on your symptoms, medical history, current medicines, allergies, previous treatment and pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations where relevant.
How to use
Use Senna 7.5mg Tablets exactly as directed by your pharmacist, prescriber or the patient information leaflet supplied with the product.
The treatment schedule for constipation is: 7.5 to 15 mg at bedtime. Do not change the dose, frequency or duration unless advised by a clinician.
Swallow the medicine with water at the times directed. If a dose is missed, follow the patient leaflet and do not double the next dose unless specifically instructed.
Generally intended for short-term use unless otherwise prescribed. It can cause abdominal cramps and diarrhoea. Avoid use where bowel obstruction is suspected or where severe unexplained abdominal symptoms are present.
If symptoms of constipation worsen, do not respond as expected or you develop a serious reaction, stop and seek appropriate clinical advice.
Main Ingredients
Senna 7.5mg Tablets contains Sennosides as the main active ingredient or treatment component.
The exact formulation, excipients, device components or inactive ingredients can vary by manufacturer and pack supplied.
Always check the patient information leaflet or product instructions supplied with your specific pack, particularly if you have known allergies or intolerances.
Side Effects & Cautions
Abdominal cramps and diarrhoea can occur. Senna is usually for short-term use unless a clinician has advised otherwise.
Generally intended for short-term use unless otherwise prescribed. It can cause abdominal cramps and diarrhoea. Avoid use where bowel obstruction is suspected or where severe unexplained abdominal symptoms are present.
Severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, marked abdominal swelling, inability to pass wind, significant rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss or suspected bowel obstruction requires medical assessment.
Stop treatment and seek urgent medical help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, collapse or another severe allergic reaction.
Use only as directed on the pack or by the pharmacist, and seek clinical review if symptoms are severe, recurrent, atypical or not improving as expected.
Read the official patient information leaflet before using any medicine. The leaflet provides important information on use, cautions, side effects and storage.
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