Senna



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Senna Information



Senna Benefits & Uses

Senna is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Senna Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Constipation
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 34.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Constipation
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 34.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Constipation
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 34.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Constipation
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 17.2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Dose for 6 - 11 years old children

Senna Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Senna safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Senna. It is best to stop taking Senna immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Senna safe during breastfeeding?


    Senna does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Senna on the Kidneys?


    Senna is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Senna on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Senna on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Senna on the Heart?


    Using Senna does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Senna with Other Drugs

Senna should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Senna Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Senna unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Senna

  • Is this Senna habit forming or addictive?


    Senna does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Senna will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Senna is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Senna in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Senna Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Senna


    Taking Senna with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Senna


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Senna.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1131

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 675

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