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Effective relief of occasional constipation. Clinically proven medicine.
See details below, always read the label.
See details below, always read the label.
Suitable for:
Adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Active ingredients:
Senna Pods
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Age restricted product
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
DOES NOT HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS
OVERUSE CAN BE HARMFUL
What this medicine is for?
Works naturally as an effective laxative for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Laxatives do not affect the number of calories or nutrients absorbed from food. This means they do not help with weight loss.
Suitable for
Adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Age Restriction Purchasing this product online is only suitable for those aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18 years of age and wish to purchase this product, please speak with a pharmacist in store.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
How to take this medicine
For oral use.
Do not use if blister seal is broken.
Children 12 years and older: Take one tablet, once a day at bedtime
Adults and the elderly: Take two tablets, once a day at bedtime
Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 12 years.
Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
Not to be used for more than 1 week.
Usually, it is sufficient to take this medicinal product up to three times during the week.
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.
Hazards and Cautions
Before you take this medicine:
Do not take if you:
- are allergic to any of the ingredients
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
- have kidney or heart failure
- have bowel or stomach problems
- are under 12 years of age
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Storage
Do not store above 25°C
Store in the original package
Do not use after the expiry date.
This is a medicine;
- If laxatives are required daily or if you have persistent abdominal pain or change of bowel habits consult your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition are taking any other medication or complementary therapy or if symptoms persist
- Seek advice before using if you are planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Active ingredients
Senna Pods
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Each tablet contains Alexandrian Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia senna L. (C. acutifolia Delile) fruit) corresponding to 7.5 mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as Sennoside B.
Also contains: See package leaflet for further information.
