Senna leaves (Sennae folia)

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Dosage form: & nbspleaves-powder
Composition:

Senna leaves.

Characteristic

Senna leaves contain anthraglycosides (glucoaloe-emodin, glucorein, sennosides A and B),flavonoids, resinous substances, mucus, macro- and microelements and other biologically active substances.

Description:

A mixture of pieces of leaves, petioles, thin stems, petals, sepals and fruits, passing through a sieve with holes 2 mm in size. The color is grayish-green or light green with inclusions of yellowish, whitish, brown color. The smell is weak. The taste of the water extract is bitter, with a sensation of mucus.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:laxative herbal remedy
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  • Senna glycosides
    • Pharmacodynamics:

    Infusion of senna leaves has a laxative effect. The drug causes chemical irritation of the receptors of the intestinal mucosa, reflexively enhances its peristalsis.

    The therapeutic effect develops 8-12 hours after taking the drug.

    Indications:

    Chronic constipation (hypo-, atony of the large intestine), regulation of stools with hemorrhoids and proctitis (outside exacerbation), anal fissures.

    Contraindications:

    Hypersensitivity to the drug, perforated ulcer, intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown origin, disturbed water-electrolyte metabolism, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity organs,proctitis and hemorrhoids in the stage of exacerbation, strangulated hernia, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, uterine bleeding, cystitis, spastic colitis, spastic constipation, pregnancy, lactation, children under 12 years.

    Dosing and Administration:

    2 filter packets (3.0 g) are placed in enameled pots, poured into 100 ml (1/2 cup) of boiling water, covered with a lid and insisted until completely cooled, then squeezed. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 100 ml with boiled water.

    Take inside 1/2 glass in the evening after eating.

    The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

    Before use, the infusion is recommended to be shaken.

    Side effects:

    Possible allergic reactions, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea.

    With prolonged use - colitis.

    Overdose:Symptoms: diarrhea, disturbance of water-electrolyte metabolism.
    Treatment: symptomatic.
    Interaction:

    Senna preparations reduce the absorption of tetracycline.

    Special instructions:

    With long-term use of senna preparations, habituation can develop, so it is advisable to alternate with other laxatives.

    Effect on the ability to drive transp. cf. and fur:Not studied.
    Form release / dosage:Powder leaves.
    Packaging:

    For 1.5 g in filter bags, 20 filter bags are put in a pack of cardboard.

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

    Storage conditions:

    In a dry place protected from light; prepared infusion - in a cool place not more than 2 days.

    Keep out of the reach of children.

    Shelf life:

    3 years.

    Do not use after the expiration date.

    Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe
    Registration number:P N003545 / 01
    Date of registration:05.06.2009 / 03.07.2013
    The owner of the registration certificate:IVAN-TEA, CJSC IVAN-TEA, CJSC Russia
    Manufacturer: & nbsp
    Representation: & nbspIVAN-TEA, CJSCIVAN-TEA, CJSC
    Information update date: & nbsp26.03.2016
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