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Senna
Latest prescription information about Senna. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Senna
Pronunciation : SEN nah
Trade Name(s):
India- Senasof tab, Senade, Glaxenna. International- Black Draught, Dr Caldwell Laxative, Ex-Lax Chocolated, Ex-Lax Maximum Relief Formula, Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills, Fletchers Castoria, Innerclean, Pedia-Lax, Perdiem Overnight, Senexon, Senna, Senna Lax, Senna Smooth, Senna Soft, Senna-gen, Senokot, Senokot Extra, SenokotXTRA, SenoSol, SenoSol-X. This medication is a stimulant laxative, prescribed for constipation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adults – Oral: 2 tablets, 1 tsp of granules or 10 to 15 mL of syrup, usually at bedtime. Child: 1 tablet or ½ tsp granules PO or ½ suppository PR . Liquid dose ranges from 1.25 to 15 mL depending on age and product formulation, at bed time. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. Special Instruction : * Avoid long-term use of this medication; prolonged use may lead to electrolyte imbalance. * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, crohn’s disease, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It should be administered in children only when recommended by a healthcare professional. Side Effects : Heart- Palpitations. Central Nervous System- Dizziness and fainting. Gastrointestinal- Excessive bowel activity, abdominal bloating, flatulence and abdominal cramping. Miscellaneous- Sweating and weakness. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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