Senna tablets

Senna is a fast acting laxative for occaional relief from constipation. It contains Sennosides which is a herbal remedy and provides relief over 8 hours. 

Laxatives should be used for constipation only. They do not work to control weight as they do not affect the calories absorbed from food. 

Suitable for adults only. For occasional use only. 

Dose: 1-2 tablets taken at night for 2-3 nights per week. Please see your GP if symptoms are not resolved within a week.

Do not take if you:

• Are allergic to any of the ingredients
• Have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis)
• Have paralysis or a lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony)
• Have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
• Have severe dehydration
• Have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g pain, nausea, or vomiting
• Have faecal impaction or rectal bleeding for which you don't know the cause, or blood in your stools
• Have already taken a laxative and are still constipated
• Have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks
• Are pregnant or breast-feeding
• Have kidney or heart failure
• Are under 18 years of age unless advised by a medical professional
• Does this help with weight loss?