Dosage ; 2-4 tablets at bedtime. Start with a low dose.
Child over 6 years: half adult dose.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
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| Senna | Cosmos Limited. | Cosmos Limited | 7.5mg | 50 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 120.00 |
| Senokot | Reckitt Benckiser Ltd. | Reckitt Benckiser (EA) Ltd. | 20 | KES 440 | |||
| Senokot | Reckitt Benckiser Ltd. | Reckitt Benckiser (EA) Ltd. | 40 | KES 396 | |||
| Senokot | Reckitt Benckiser Ltd. | Reckitt Benckiser (EA) Ltd. | 60 | KES 745 |
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Sennosides More info |
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| Drug Indication | Constipation. |
| Precautions | Concomitant use with cardiac glycosides for a long duration; recommended for short use only; inflammatory bowel disease; pregnancy and lactation. |
| Contra-Indications | Undiagnosed abdominal condition; intestinal obstruction. |
| Side Effects | Excessive bowel activity that may result in diarrhoea; griping; abdominal cramps; electrolytic imbalances; nausea and vomiting; non-functional colon due to loss of muscle tone. |
| Dosage | 2-4 tablets at bedtime. Start with a low dose. Child over 6 years: half adult dose. |
| Special Information | These are senna glycosides consisting of a number of anthraquinone derivatives. Their onset of action is 8-12 hours. Long term use, regular or over-use of laxatives, including sennosides, can lead to dependency. |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON ALIMENTARY SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Stimulant laxatives |