What is Senokot syrup
Senokot Syrup is a medication that relieves constipation temporarily and starts working the next day. Senokot Syrup might be the answer for you if you suffer from constipation and are looking for relief that will work quickly.
How does Senokot Syrup treat constipation?
Senna, a natural substance made from the leaves and fruit of the Senna plant, is the active ingredient in Senokot Syrup. By causing your bowel muscles to contract and your stools to go through your body more quickly, this natural chemical helps to treat constipation.
Senokot Syrup will typically only need to be taken two to three times each week. Unless specifically instructed to do so by your doctor or pharmacist, you should not take this medicine for longer than 1 to 2 weeks. The recommended dosage for this drug is as follows:
Those over the age of 12 should take one or two 5ml spoonfuls at night.
6 to 11-year-olds: Take one or two 5 ml spoonfuls at night. Only give this to your child if instructed to do so by a doctor or a pharmacist.
2 to 6 year olds: Half to one 5 ml teaspoon at night. Only give this to your child if instructed to do so by a doctor or a pharmacist.
Active ingredients: Senna
Ingredients: Each 5ml of syrup contains sennosides, as calcium salts, equivalent to 7.5mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B.
The other ingredients are potassium sorbate (E202), methyl parahydroxybenozate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), maltitol liquid (E965), xantham gum, anti- foam emulsion, prune flavour (caramel colour E150a, ethanol, prune juice concentrate, vanilla bean extract, water), citric acid anhydrous and purified water.
Side effects
Like all medications, Senokot Syrup can have side effects, but not everyone will experience them. These side effects include:
- Abdominal pain, spasms, and diarrhoea
- Allergic reactions such as hives, itchiness, rash, or asthma
- Can make you more likely to catch infections
- Discolouration of the urine
- Pigmentation of the gastrointestinal tract
- Low potassium in the blood causing muscle weakness or cramps
- Severe weight loss
- Changes in shape of finger or fingernails
- Inflammation of bones and joints
- Muscular spasms
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
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