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Senokot 7.5mg/5ml 12 Years Plus Syrup 150ml
SKU :
OTCSENSYRUP
PIP-Code :
4153698
EAN :
5011417579039
Senokot 7.5mg/5ml 12 Years Plus Syrup contains the stimulant laxative calcium sennosides for the short-term relief of occasional constipation in adults and children over 12 years.
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SKU
OTCSENSYRUP
£7.15
£0.05 per ml
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Senokot 7.5mg/5ml 12 Years Plus Syrup
Senokot 7.5mg/5ml 12 Years Plus Syrup contains the stimulant laxative calcium sennosides for the short-term relief of occasional constipation in adults and children over 12 years.
Senokot 7.5mg/5ml 12 Years Plus Syrup does not help with weight loss.
Directions
- 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.
- One to two 5ml spoonfuls at night, unless otherwise advised by a medical practitioner.
Normally it is sufficient to take this medicinal product up to two to three times a week. - Not to be used for more than one week.
- Tell a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if:
- The symptoms worsen or persist during the use of the medicinal product.
- There is no bowel movement within 3 days of use.
- You need to take laxatives every day or if abdominal pain persists.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Each 5ml contains calcium sennosides equivalent to 7.5mg total sennosides (calculated as Sennoside B).
- Other Ingredients: Potassium sorbate (E202), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), maltitol liquid (E965), xanthan gum, anti-foam (Medical C) emulsion, prune flavour, 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 7.5mg/5ml 12 Years Plus Syrup 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 7.5mg/5ml 12 Years Plus Syrup also contains:
- Methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
- 6.9mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5ml dose. The amount in each dose of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1ml beer or 1ml wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
- 0.09 mmol (or 3.51mg) potassium per 5ml. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet.
- Stimulant laxatives (Senokot 7.5mg/5 ml Syrup 12 years plus) do not help with weight loss. They do not reduce the absorption of calories or nutrients. They can cause watery stools (diarrhoea), abdominal cramps and dehydration. Dehydration can seem like weight loss.
- Overuse of laxatives may damage your health by:
- Causing disturbances of electrolyte and mineral balances. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus are electrolytes and minerals that are present in very specific amounts necessary for proper functioning of the nerves and muscles, including those of the colon and heart. Upsetting
this delicate balance can cause incorrect functioning of these vital organs. - Severe dehydration may cause tremors, weakness, blurry vision, fainting, kidney damage, and, in extreme cases, death. Dehydration often requires medical treatment.
- Laxative dependency occurs from overuse and can cause the colon to stop reacting to usual doses of laxatives so that larger amounts of laxatives may be needed to produce bowel movements.
- Causing disturbances of electrolyte and mineral balances. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus are electrolytes and minerals that are present in very specific amounts necessary for proper functioning of the nerves and muscles, including those of the colon and heart. Upsetting
Do not take Senokot 7.5mg/5ml 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 breastfeeding
- Have kidney or heart failure
- Are under 12 years of age
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.
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