SENNA

(SEN nah) Brand: Black Draught, Dr Caldwell Laxative, Ex-Lax Chocolated, Ex-Lax Maximum Relief Formula, Ex-Lax Regular Power Pills, Fletchers Castoria, Innerclean, Few Tummys Laxative Drops, Pedia-Lax, Perdiem Overnight, Senexon, Senna, Senna Lax, Senna Smooth, Senna-gen, Senokot, Senokot Extra, Senokot To Go, SenokotXTRA, SenoSol, SenoSol-X

What is the most significant information I must know about senna?

• Not all uses for senna have been authorized by the FDA. Senna must not be used in seat of medicine predesigned for you by your doctor.

• Senna is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for much herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

• Use senna as directed on the label, or as your healthcare provider has predesigned. Do not use this product in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Call your healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using senna. Do not use this product for longer than 1 week without the advice of a healthcare provider.

What is senna?

• Senna is also known as Cassia senna, tinnevelly senna, Indian senna, Alexandrian senna, and Khartoum senna.

• Senna has been used in alternative medication as an help to treat constipation.

• Not all uses for senna have been authorized by the FDA. Senna must not be used in seat of medicine predesigned for you by your doctor.

• Senna may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

What must I discuss with my health care provider till taking senna?

• Ask a doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or another healthcare provider if it is safety for you to use this product if you have:

· a bowel mess such as Crohn's malady or ulcerative colitis;

· heart malady; or

· stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting.

• It is not known whether senna will harm an unborn child. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

• It is not known whether senna passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Some forms of senna are made for use by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without the advice of a doctor.

How must I take senna?

• When considering the use of herbal supplements, search the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.

• If you choose to use senna, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.

• Senna is generally taken till bed to manufacture a bowel movement 6 to 12 hours later when you wake up.

• Measure liquid medication with a particular dose-measuring spoon or medication cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• Do not use various formulations of senna (such as tablets and liquid) at the same time without medical advice. Using various formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of senna.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking senna?

• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

What are the possible side effects of senna?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your healthcare provider at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· severe stomach pain, severe diarrhea, watery diarrhea;

· weight loss;

· worsening constipation after you stop taking senna;

· enlargement of your fingers and toes;

· low potassium (confusion, uneven heart course, extreme thirst, heighten urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or

· nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· stomach cramps, bloating, gas, mild diarrhea;

· numbness or tingly feeling;

· joint pain; or

· discolored urine.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or another healthcare provider about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect senna?

• Do not take senna without the advice of a healthcare provider if you are using any of the next medications:

· digoxin (Lanoxin);

· a diuretic (water pill); or

· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with senna. Speak your healthcare provider about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Consult with a licensed healthcare professional till using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, make certain all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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