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(SEN na)
U.S. Brand Names
Black-Draught™ Tablets [OTC]; Evac-U-Gen [OTC]; ex-lax® Maximum Strength [OTC]; ex-lax® [OTC]; Fleet® Pedia-Lax™ Quick Dissolve [OTC]; Fletcher's® [OTC]; Little Tummys® Laxative [OTC]; Perdiem® Overnight Relief [OTC]; Senexon® [OTC]; Senna-Gen® [OTC]; SenokotXTRA® [OTC]; Senokot® [OTC]; SenoSol™ [OTC] [DSC]; SenoSol™-X [OTC] [DSC]; Uni-Cenna [OTC] [DSC]
Mexican Brand Names
Agiolax
Pharmacologic Category
Laxative, Stimulant
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to senna or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have any of the following conditions: Intestinal blockage, belly pain, nausea, rectal bleeding, vomiting, or change in bowel habits lasting >2 weeks.
• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
How does it work?
• Senna increases the activity of the bowel.
How is it best taken?
• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.
• This medicine should only be given for a short time.
• May be taken once or twice daily as directed.
• Take this medicine at bedtime if taking once daily.
• Mix with juice, milk, water, or sweet foods to improve taste.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 17:17:41.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:18:07.0
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