Description
Description
A mixture of pieces of leaves, petioles, stems, petals, sepals, leaflets and seeds.
Color is grayish green, light green or brownish green with a splash of yellowish, whitish, brown and dark brown.
The smell is faint. The taste of the aqueous extract is slightly bitter, with a sensation of mucus.
Pharmacological action
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 colon), regulation of stool with hemorrhoids and proctitis (without exacerbation), anal fissures.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug, perforated ulcer, intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unclear genesis, impaired water and electrolyte metabolism, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs, proctitis and hemorrhoids (exacerbation phase), restrained gastrointestinal hernia, appendix bleeding, uterine bleeding, cystitis, spastic colitis, pregnancy, the period of breastfeeding, children under 12 years old.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
The use of the drug during pregnancy and during breast-feeding is contraindicated.
Special instructions
With prolonged use of senna leaves, addiction can develop, so it is advisable to alternate their use with other laxatives.
Effect on the ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms
The use of the drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities, requiring increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including driving, working with moving mechanisms).
Composition of
Senna leaves
Dosage and administration
2 filter bags (3 g) are placed in glass or enamel dishes, pour 100 ml (1/2 cup) boiling water, cover and leave for 15 minutes, periodically pressing the bags with a spoon, then filter bags wring out, the volume of the obtained extraction is brought to 100 ml with boiled water.
Take inside 1/2 cup of infusion in the evening after a meal. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks. Before use, it is recommended to shake the infusion.
Side effects
Allergic reactions, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea are possible. With prolonged use – colitis.
If you have side effects indicated in the instructions or are aggravated, or you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, notify your doctor.
Drug interaction
Senna drugs reduce the absorption of tetracycline.
Overdose
Symptoms: diarrhea, impaired water-electrolyte metabolism.
Treatment is symptomatic.
Storage Conditions
In original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
Ready to store infusion in a cool place for no more than 2 days.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Expiration
3 years.
active substance
Senna aquifolium leaves
Terms leave through pharmacies
without prescription
lekarstvennaja form
raw materials rastytelnoe
