SENNA GLYCOSIDES belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. SENNA GLYCOSIDES is a natural medicine that contains 'Sennosides' (dried leaves of senna plant), also known as stimulant laxatives.
SENNA GLYCOSIDES work by retaining the water inside the intestines, which causes easy movement of the intestine. It also irritates and stimulates the intestinal cells, and produces contractions in the intestines, which in turn causes an easy bowel movement.
Take SENNA GLYCOSIDES with or without food. You are advised to take SENNA GLYCOSIDES for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as flatulence (wind), abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking SENNA GLYCOSIDES for as long as your doctor has suggested. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking SENNA GLYCOSIDES. Do not take SENNA GLYCOSIDES for more than a week as it might cause dependency on SENNA GLYCOSIDES for a bowel movement. Consult your doctor before taking SENNA GLYCOSIDES if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you SENNA GLYCOSIDES only if the benefits outweigh the risks. SENNA GLYCOSIDES should not be given to children unless suggested by a child specialist. Do not take SENNA GLYCOSIDES if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy.
Constipation
SENNA GLYCOSIDES belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation. SENNA GLYCOSIDES work by retaining the water inside the intestines, which causes the intestine's easy movement. It also irritates and stimulates the intestinal cells, and produces contractions in the intestines, which in turn causes an easy bowel movement. It also acts by drawing water into the bowel and makes the stool softer and easier to pass, thereby provides relief from constipation. SENNA GLYCOSIDES helps in normalizing the bowel movements.
Do not take SENNA GLYCOSIDES if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not take SENNA GLYCOSIDES with antacid medicines. To avoid hindrance in the working of SENNA GLYCOSIDES, maintain a gap of one hour between SENNA GLYCOSIDES and antacid medicines. Do not take SENNA GLYCOSIDES unless suggested by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking SENNA GLYCOSIDES. Do not take SENNA GLYCOSIDES if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, or if you have to undergo colonoscopy. Consult your doctor before taking SENNA GLYCOSIDES if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you SENNA GLYCOSIDES only if the benefits outweigh the risks. SENNA GLYCOSIDES should not be given to children unless suggested by the doctor. Do not take SENNA GLYCOSIDES for more than a week as it may cause dependency on SENNA GLYCOSIDES for a bowel movement.
Drug-Drug Interactions: SENNA GLYCOSIDES may have interaction with furosemide (used to treat oedema), docusate, and polyethylene glycol (used to treat constipation), ondansetron (used to prevent nausea and vomiting), water pills (diuretic drugs) and other laxative medicines.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: SENNA GLYCOSIDES may have interactions with irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction disorder, diabetes, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).
SENNA GLYCOSIDES does not interact with alcohol. However, you are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking SENNA GLYCOSIDES.
Please consult your doctor before taking SENNA GLYCOSIDES if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe you SENNA GLYCOSIDES if the benefits outweigh the risks.
It is not known whether SENNA GLYCOSIDES passes into the mother’s milk. Please consult your doctor before taking SENNA GLYCOSIDES if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you SENNA GLYCOSIDES if the benefits outweigh the risks.
SENNA GLYCOSIDES has negligible influence on your ability to drive.
SENNA GLYCOSIDES is safe to use if suggested by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
SENNA GLYCOSIDES is safe to use if suggested by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
SENNA GLYCOSIDES can be taken by children if suggested by a doctor
Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is a medical condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the normal muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fibre, not drinking enough liquids, and lack of exercise.