Senokot Max Strength Senna Tablets Adult – 10 Tablets | Default Title

Description

Senokot Max Strength Tablets Adult are senna tablets for the short-term relief of occasional constipation in adults aged 18 and over. Each tablet provides 15mg of hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B, and one tablet taken at night usually works within 8 to 12 hours. Pack of 10, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

This is a pharmacy (P) medicine sold under the supervision of our GPhC-registered pharmacist. You may be asked a few short questions before your order is supplied.

Key facts

Active ingredient	Powdered Alexandrian and Tinnevelly senna fruit (pods), equivalent to 15mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B per tablet
Format	Tablets for oral use
Use	Short-term relief of occasional constipation
Age	Adults and the elderly aged 18 years and over. Not for anyone under 18.
Dose	One tablet at night. Do not take more than one tablet in any 24-hour period.
Onset	Usually works in 8 to 12 hours
Duration of use	Not to be used for more than 1 week; two to three doses during that week are usually enough
Also contains	Lactose monohydrate 31.64mg per tablet
Pack	10 tablets

Who it is for

Adults aged 18 and over who need short-term relief from occasional constipation.
People who want a laxative taken at bedtime that acts overnight rather than during the day.

Not suitable for: Anyone under 18 years; anyone allergic to any of the ingredients; anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding; a blocked bowel or intestinal obstruction; inflammatory conditions of the colon such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; appendicitis or undiagnosed abdominal pain; severe dehydration. It contains lactose, so it is not suitable if you have galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Speak to your doctor first if you have a kidney or heart condition, or if you find you need a laxative every day.

How to use

Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use. For oral use only.
Adults and the elderly aged 18 and over: swallow one tablet at night.
Do not take more than one tablet in any 24-hour period.
It usually works within 8 to 12 hours, so a bedtime dose normally acts the following morning.
Do not use it for more than 1 week. Taking it two to three times during that week is usually enough.
If there is no bowel movement after 3 days, or if you have persistent abdominal pain or are passing blood, see your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to work?

Usually 8 to 12 hours. Taken at night, it normally works the following morning.

How many tablets can I take?

One tablet at night, and no more than one tablet in any 24-hour period.

How long can I take it for?

No more than 1 week, and two to three doses during that week are usually enough. Using it for longer needs medical supervision.

Can children take it?

No. Senokot Max Strength Tablets Adult are for adults aged 18 and over. Ask a pharmacist about products suitable for younger age groups.

Can I take it in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

No. It must not be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Ask a pharmacist about other options.

Does it help with weight loss?

No. Laxatives do not change how many calories your body absorbs from food, so they do not help with weight loss.

Safety and storage

Do not take it daily or for long periods without medical advice. See your doctor if you need a laxative every day, or if your bowel habits change.
Stop taking it and see your doctor if you have persistent abdominal pain, are passing blood, or there is no bowel movement after 3 days.
Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package and do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

This is a medicine. Always read the label and the Patient Information Leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.

Senokot Max Strength Tablets Adult – 10 Tablets