Senna Lax 45 Capsules

Product Description:

What are the uses of Senna:

• Senna is an FDA-approved over-the-counter laxative.
• It is used to treat constipation and also to cleanse the bowels before diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy.
• Senna is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), anal or rectal surgery, tears in the lining of the anus (anal fissures), hemorrhoids, and weight loss.

Do not use Senna:

• The following conditions are contraindications to this medicine. Consult your doctor if you have any of the following:
• appendicitis
• Stomach or intestinal obstruction
• inability to control bowel movements
• Allergy: Sennosides

Warnings and Precautions:

• Electrolyte disturbances, potassium deficiency: Excessive use of senna can make these conditions worse.
• Dehydration, diarrhea, or loose stools: Senna should not be used in people who have dehydration, diarrhea, or loose stools.
• This may aggravate these conditions.
• Gastrointestinal conditions: Senna should not be used by people with abdominal pain (either diagnosed or undiagnosed), intestinal obstruction, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis, gastritis, anal prolapse, or hemorrhoids.
• Heart disease: Senna can cause electrolyte disturbances and may worsen heart disease.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you experience tightness in your throat, swelling of your eyes, face, lips, or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing. Stop using the product if you experience hives or itching of your face or body.

Other medications and senna:

• Moderate reaction: Be careful with this combination.
• Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with senna.
• Senna is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative. Stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in your body. Low potassium levels may increase your risk of side effects from digoxin (Lanoxin).
• Water tablets (diuretics) interact with senna.
• Senna is a laxative. Some laxatives can decrease potassium in the body. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium in the body. Taking senna with "water pills" might decrease potassium in the body too much.
• Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with senna.
• Senna can act as a laxative. Senna can cause diarrhea in some people. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding. If you are taking warfarin, do not take excessive amounts of senna.

How to use Senna:

• For oral use, for adults only.
• Take two capsules daily with meals with a large glass of water.
• We recommend that you avoid using senna for long periods of time without seeking advice from a specialist.

How to store senna:

• Keep out of reach of young children.
• Store away from light, heat and moisture.