Description
Senokot syrup is used for the short-term relief from occasional constipation
- Do not give to children under 12 years
- Do not take if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
- You must talk to a doctor if you have intolerances to some sugars before taking this medicine
DO NOT USE
- this medicine for weigt loss
- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (for a full list of ingredients, see section 6 on patient information leaflet)
- if you have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis)
- if you have paralysis or a lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony)
- if you have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- if you have severe dehydration
- if you have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g pain, nausea, or vomiting
- if you have faecal impaction or rectal bleeding for which you don’t know the cause, or blood in your stools
- if you have already taken a laxative and are still constipate
- if you have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks
- if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
- if you have kidney or heart failure
- if you are under 12 years of age
- more than the leaflet tells you
- or give a double dose
- after the expiry date shown on the pack (EXP month/year)
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
