Senna leaves, 1.5 g 20 pcs.

Senna leaf is used as a laxative with a laxative effect in 6-10 hours after intake, administered in the form of infusion, which is well tolerated by patients without causing irritation to the intestines.

Indications

Constipation caused by hypotension and sluggish peristalsis of the colon.
Regulation of stool for hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures;
Spastic and atonic constipation of various etiologies.

Pharmacological effect

Senna leaf is used as a laxative, the laxative effect of which occurs 6–10 hours after administration, and is prescribed in the form of an infusion, which is well tolerated by patients without causing intestinal irritation.

Special instructions

Use with caution for liver and/or kidney diseases.

Can be used for preoperative preparation of patients.

Active ingredient

Senna holly leaves

Composition

Senna holly leaves

Contraindications

Intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown origin, disturbances of water and electrolyte metabolism, strangulated hernia, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs, peritonitis, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, uterine bleeding, cystitis, spastic constipation.

Side Effects

Maybe:

flatulence, colicky abdominal pain.

With long-term use, especially in high doses, loss of electrolytes (mainly potassium), albuminuria and hematuria, melanin deposition in the intestinal mucosa, damage to the intermuscular plexus.

Interaction

Senna preparations reduce the absorption of tetracycline.

Overdose

Symptoms: diarrhea, impaired water and electrolyte metabolism.

Treatment: symptomatic.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light

Shelf life

3 years

Manufacturer

Krasnogorskleksredstva, Russia