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Senokot 12 Years Plus Syrup 500ml

SKU : OTCSENSYR1 PIP-Code : 0257527 EAN : 5000158061347
Senokot 12 Years Plus Syrup contains Senna/Sennosides which work as a stimulant laxative to provide short-term relief of occasional constipation in adults and children over 12 years.
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£15.60 £0.04 per ml
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Senokot 12 Years Plus Syrup

Senokot 12 Years Plus Syrup contains Senna/Sennosides which work as a stimulant laxative to provide short-term relief of occasional constipation in adults and children over 12 years. Stimulant laxatives do not reduce the absorption of calories therefore this medicine does not help with weight loss.

Directions

For oral use only.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:
  • One to two 5ml spoonfuls at night.
  • Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. 
New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose for each age group, if necessary, by one half of the initial dose each day. Once regularity has been regained dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped. If there is no bowel movement after 3 days, or if symptoms persist, in particular if you have persistent abdominal pain or are passing blood, consult your doctor.

Not to be used for more than 1 week. Usually it is sufficient to take this medicinal product up to two to three times during that week. See enclosed leaflet for further information.

Ingredients

  • Active Ingredient: Each 5ml of syrup contains sennosides, as calcium salts, equivalent to 7.5 mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B.
  • Other Ingredients: Potassium sorbate (E202), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), maltitol liquid (E965), xanthan gum, anti-foam emulsion, prune flavour (caramel colour E150a, ethanol, prime juice concentrate, vanilla bean extract, water), citric acid anhydrous and purified water.

Cautions

  • When administering this product to incontinent adults, pads should be changed more frequently to prevent extended skin contact with faeces. It is recommended to use changes in diet and bulk forming medicines to control constipation before using this medicine.
  • Senokot Syrup 12 Years Plus contains maltitol liquid (E965). If you have been told by your doctor that you have intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Caution should be taken if you are diabetic as each 5ml contains 3.2 kilocalories.
  • Senokot Syrup 12 Years Plus contains methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)
  • Senokot Syrup 12 Years Plus contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per dose.
Do not take Senokot 12 Years Plus Syrup if you:
  • Are allergic to any of the ingredients.
  • Have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis).
  • Have paralysis or a lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony).
  • Have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
  • Have severe dehydration.
  • Have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g pain, nausea, or vomiting - have faecal impaction or rectal bleeding for which you don't know the cause, or blood in your stools.
  • Have already taken a laxative and are still constipated.
  • Have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks.
  • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Have kidney or heart failure.
  • Are under 12 years of age.
You should consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those listed above and any medicines obtained without a prescription.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if:
  • You suffer from kidney disorders.
  • You are taking medicines for a heart condition (e.g. cardiac glycosides, antiarrhythmic medicines e.g quinidine), medicines inducing QT elongation, diuretics, adrenocorticosteroids or liquorice root preparations.
It may be harmful to take too much of this medicine or take it for too long. This is because it may lead to:
  • 'Lazy bowel', where the muscle in the bowel becomes too relaxed. This means that bowel emptying happens less often. This can lead to long-term constipation.
  • Imbalance of fluids and salts in the body. This can affect the tightness of muscles such as those in the bowel. It can also affect the salts in the blood.
  • Low levels of potassium in the blood (called hypo-kalaemia). This can make you tired, dizzy, make your muscles weak and cause an uneven heart-beat.
  • Dehydration, making you thirsty, feel faint and giving you headaches. It can also mean that you cannot pass enough urine.

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