Senna Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Senna, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Senna brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Senna

Pronunciation : SEN nah

ICD Code : Y53.4 Therapeutic Classification : Laxatives

Brand Names or Trade Names of Senna

India :

Glaxenna

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International :

Black Draught, Dr Caldwell Laxative, Ex-Lax Chocolated, Ex-Lax Maximum Relief Formula, Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills, Fletchers Castoria, Innerclean, Pedia-Lax, Perdiem Overnight, Senexon, Senna, Senna Lax, Senna Smooth, Senna Soft, Senna-gen, Senokot, Senokot Extra, SenokotXTRA, SenoSol, SenoSol-X

Why is Senna Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a stimulant laxative, prescribed for constipation. It works by softening the stool and increasing water content to allow easier passage of the stool.

When should Senna not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with nausea, vomiting or other symptoms of appendicitis, acute surgical abdomen, fecal impaction, intestinal obstruction and undiagnosed abdominal pain.

What is the dosage of Senna?

Adults – Oral: 2 tablets, 1 tsp of granules or 10 to 15 mL of syrup, usually at bedtime.
Child: 1 tablet or ½ tsp granules PO or ½ suppository PR . Liquid dose ranges from 1.25 to 15 mL depending on age and product formulation, at bed time.

How should Senna be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

What are the warnings and precautions for Senna?

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; prolonged use may lead to electrolyte imbalance.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, crohn’s disease, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It should be administered in children only when recommended by a healthcare professional.

What are the side effects of Senna?

Heart- Palpitations.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness and fainting.
Gastrointestinal- Excessive bowel activity, abdominal bloating, flatulence and abdominal cramping.
Miscellaneous- Sweating and weakness.