Tradename:

Senna Lax

Composition:

Each tablet contains:

calcium sennosides 20 mg

Which is equivalent to 12 mg of Senna glycosides.

Auxiliary components:

lactose, starch, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium carmellose.

Properties:

Herbal laxative. Has a laxative effect, which occurs 8-10 hours after ingestion. The laxative effect is due to the effect on the receptors of the large intestine, which enhances peristalsis.

Indications:

• constipation caused by hypotension and sluggish peristalsis of the large intestine; stool regulation for hemorrhoids, proctitis, a fissures.

Method of administration and dosage:

Adults and children over 12 years old:

The drug is administered orally, as a rule, 1 time / day in the evening before bedtime, washed down with water or any drink.

Contraindications:

-spastic constipation;

• intestinal obstruction;

-abdominal pain of unknown origin;

• acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity;

-peritonitis;

• gastrointestinal and uterine bleeding;

-cystitis;

• violations of water-electrolyte metabolism;

-increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.

It is prescribed with caution for liver and / or kidney diseases, during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, in conditions after abdominal operations.

Precautions:

It is not recommended to use Senna lax for more than 2 weeks in a row.

After taking the drug, urine may acquire a yellow-brown or red-lilac color.

Side effects:

From the digestive system: colicky abdominal pain, flatulence are possible; with prolonged use, especially in high doses, melanin deposition in the intestinal mucosa, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea are possible.

From the side of metabolism: with prolonged use, especially in high doses, violations of water-electrolyte metabolism are possible.

From the urinary system: with prolonged use, especially in high doses, albuminuria, hematuria, discoloration of urine are possible.

From the side of the central nervous system: with prolonged use, especially in high doses, convulsions, fatigue, confusion are possible.

Dermatological reactions: with prolonged use, especially in high doses, skin rash is possible.

From the side of the cardiovascular system: with prolonged use, especially in high doses, vascular collapse is possible.

Storage method:

At a temperature not exceeding 30 C. In a dry place.

Packaging:

Cardboard box. 1,2 or 3 blisters of 10 tablets.