Senna leaves - instructions for use, doses, side effects, contraindications

Pieces of leaves, petioles, thin stems, petals, sepals, fruits, passing through a sieve with holes of 7 mm. Color grayish green with dark brown and brown impregnations. The smell is weak. The taste of the water extract is slightly bitter, with a sensation of mucus.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:laxative herbal remedy

ATX: & nbsp

A.06.A.B Contact laxatives

Pharmacodynamics:

Has a laxative effect. The therapeutic effect develops 8-12 hours after taking the drug. Causes chemical irritation of receptors of the intestinal mucosa, reflexively intensifies peristalsis, which leads to faster evacuation of the intestine, restores its normal functioning, does not cause addiction, does not affect digestion.

Indications:

Chronic constipation (hypotension, atony of the large intestine), stool adjustment with hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the drug, spastic constipation, spastic colitis, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity organs, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, strangulated hernia, perforated ulcer, proctitis and hemorrhoids (exacerbation phase), abdominal pain of unknown origin, metrorrhagia, gastrointestinal bleeding, cystitis, disturbed water-electrolyte metabolism, pregnancy, the period of breastfeeding, children under 12 years.

Dosing and Administration:

About 10 g (2 tablespoons) of leaves are placed in enameled pots, poured into 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled water, covered with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes, then continue to infuse at room temperature until complete cooling, filter, squeeze out. The volume of the resulting broth is brought to 200 ml with boiled water.

Take inside 1/2 glass for the night. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

It is recommended to stir the broth before use.

Side effects:

Possible allergic reactions, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea. With prolonged use - colitis.

Overdose:

Symptoms: diarrhea, violation of water-electrolyte metabolism.

Treatment is symptomatic.

Interaction:

Senna preparations reduce the absorption of tetracycline.

Special instructions:

With prolonged use of senna preparations, habituation can develop, so it is advisable to alternate them with other laxatives.

Form release / dosage:Shredded leaves

Packaging:

. 50 grams per pack of cardboard with an inner paper bag or with an inner bag of polypropylene.

The full text of the instructions for use is applied to the pack.

Storage conditions:

In a dry place protected from light.

Prepared water extraction - in a dark cool place no more than 2 days. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:

3 years.

Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:LP-000355

Date of registration:22.02.2011

The owner of the registration certificate:LEK S +, LLC LEK S +, LLC Russia

Manufacturer: & nbsp

LEK S +, LLC Russia

Representation: & nbsp"LEK S +" LLC "LEK S +" LLC

Information update date: & nbsp16.09.2015

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Senna leaves (Sennae folia)