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SENOKOT TABLETS


i1 Laxatives do not affect the number of calories absorbed '| from food. This means they do not help with weight loss. , Each tablet contains powdered Alexandrian Senna fiuit J (pods) (Cassia senna L. (C. acutifolia Delile)) and '| Tinnevelly Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia angustifolia Vahl), | equivalent to 7.5mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides,

11 calculated as sennoside B. Contains lactose.


TABLETS


k PODS


FURTHER INFORMATION


|| To open, pull tab. If tab is missing, do not use.

, Replace cap firmly after use. i Keep out of sight and reach of children.

'| If symptoms worsen, if there is no bowel movement | after 3 days, if laxatives are needed every day, if J abdominal pain persists, or if other symptoms persist '| consult your doctor. Use for more than 1-2 weeks ! requires medical supervision.

J See enclosed leaflet for further information 'l Store below 30°C. Store in the original package.

| Do not use after expiry date shown on the pact J (EXP month/year).

'l This pack size is available through pharmacies only.

! Manufacturer and PL Holder: Reckitt Benckiser ,1 Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS.

'l PL 00063/3000R. Senokot is a trademark.




| Use for more Sian f-~2 weeks requires medical supervision, j If the symptoms worsen or persist during the use of (he medicinal product, a


- yellow or reJ-browndiscoTouraEonoTurine may occur, whEhTsharmless '


1 If you take too many tablets, consult your doctor and take this leaflet with you.

! It may be harmful to take too much of this medicine or take it for too long. This is


recedes when tie product is no longer taken.

-    low potassium levels in.......

-    severe


i - A ‘lazy bowel', where the muscle in the bowel becomes too relaxed This means


such as those in die bowel. It can also affect the salts in the blood nin


itornurse. 1

possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the YeSow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yeSowcard By reporting side .......nonti


Dehydration, making you thirsty, feel faint and giving you headaches. It can also h urine.


5. HOW TO STORE SENOKOT TABLETS


Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.


If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the Store below 30°C. Store in the original package. Do not use after the expiry date


4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS


6. FURTHER INFORMATION


Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets    Each tablet contains powdered Alexandrian Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia senna L


i them. If any of the following or other side effects occur, stop Lin


this maiicine and    (C. acutifolia Delile)) and Tinnevelly Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia angustifolia Vahl)


expem


8,10,12,20,40,60,

80 and 100 tablets and in containers in pack sizes of 30,100,200,500 or 1000 tablets. | Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

PL Holder and Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull,HU87DS

cells in the urine.__________________________PL (W063/5000R. J^aflet lastjeyis©d February 2016. Senpkpt js a trademark. _


hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions, hives (skin bumps), skin itchiness or local or more widespread rash, or asthma can make you more likely to catch infections.


Keadthfs leaflet carefullyhecause ff conteihs"importantinformation for you. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.

If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.


antiarrEyffimrc medicines e.g quinidme), medtcineslnducing QTeldngatron, diuretics, adrenocorticosteroids or liquorice root preparations.

- you have been told you have an intolerance to some s


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Senokot is used for the short term relief of occasional constipation. This medicine


more frequently to prevent extended skin contact with faeces. It is recommended to usee


2. BEFORE TAKING SENOKOT TABLETS


Do not take if you:

-    are allergic to any of the ingredients (for a full list of ingredients, see section 6)

-    have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis)

-    have paralysis or a lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony)

-    have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

-    have severe dehydration

-    have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g pain, nausea, or vomiting

-    have faecal impaction orr or blood in your stools

-    have already taken a 1

-    have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks

-    are pregnant or breast-feeding


Taking other medicines

You should consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are recently taken any other medicines, ii prescription.


3. HOW TO TAKE SENOKOT TABLETS


Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Swallow one to two tablets at night

Children over 6 years: Under the guidance of a medical professional, one to


Children 6 years and under: Not recommended

New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose

for each age group, if necessary, by one half of the initial dose each day. Once

lean usually be


Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to Duration of nse


Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if:

- you suffer from kidney disorders

youare takingmedicinesfirr a heart condition(e.g^canhacjglycosides, _


week.

Consult your doctor if no bowel action has occurred after three days, if laxatives are needed every day or if abdominal pain persists.



1 Laxatives dp ijgt after* tte n"tnber "f caltr'es absorb I from fiMThis rjpans frey do*)t help with "’eifbtEach taMet contains pwder"! Alemdria" Semr fri I 0>ods) (Cassia senna L. (C. acutifolia Defile)) and | Tinnevelly Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia angustifolia V; equivalent to 7.5mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides,

I calculated as sennoside B. Contains lactose.


FURTHER INFORMATION


| To open, pull tab. If tab is missing, do not use. Replace cap firmly after use.

I Keep out of sight and reach of children.

I If symptoms worsen, if there is no bowel movement after 3 days, if laxatives are needed every day, if I abdominal pain persists, or if other symptoms persist, I consult your doctor. Use for more than 1-2 weeks requires medical supervision.

I See enclosed leaflet for further information I Store below 30°C. Store in the original package.

Do not use after expiry date shown on the pack I (EXP month/year).

I This pack size is available through pharmacies only. Manufacturer and PL Holder: Reckitt Benckiser I Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS.

PL 00063/3000R. Senokot is a trademark.



TABLETS


| Use for more Sian T-~2 weeks requires medical supervision.

I If the symptoms worsen or persist during the use of (he medicinal product, a


- yefiow or redbrownlliscoTouraEonoTunne may occur, whffisbamiless '


1 If you take too many tablets, consult your doctor and take this leaflet with you.

! It may be harmiul to take too much of this medicine or take it for too long. This is


recedes when tie product is no longer taken.

-    low potassium levels in.......

-    severe


i - A ‘lazy bowel', where the muscle in the bowel becomes too relaxed This means


such as those in die bowel. It can also affect the salts in the blood nin


itornuise. 1

possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yeftow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yeftowcaid By reporting side .......nonti


Dehydration, making you thirsty, feel faint and giving you headaches. It can also h urine.


5. HOW TO STORE SENOKOT TABLETS


Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.


If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the Store below 30°C. Store in the original package. Do not use after the expiry date


4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS


6. FURTHER INFORMATION


Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets    Each tablet contains powdered Alexandrian Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia senna L


i them. If any of the following or other side effects occur, stop Lin


this medicine and (C. acutifolia Delile)) and Tinnevelly Senna fruit (pods) (Cassia angustifolia Vahl)


expem


8,10,12,20,40,60,

80 and 100 tablets and in containers in pack sizes of 30,100,200,500 or 1000 tablets. | Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

PL Holder and Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Heallhcare (UK) Limited, Hull,HU87DS

cells in the urine.__________________________^PLTO3StpRI^etlast_revisedFebmaryM16.Senoltotjsatradm|rk _


hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions, hives (skin bumps), skin itchiness or local or more widespread rash, or asthma, can make you more likely to catch infections.


Read this leaflet carefullyhecause if containsmportanf information for you. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.

If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.


antiarrEyffirinc medicines e.g qumidine), medicines~inducing QTelongation, diuretics, adrenocorticosteroids or liquorice root preparations.

- you have been told you have an intolerance to some s


Senokot is used for the short term relief of occasional constipation. This medicine


more frequently to prevent extended skin contact with lheces. It is recommended to usee


2. BEFORE TAKING SENOKOT TABLETS


Do not take if you:

-    are allergic to any of the ingredients (for a full list of ingredients, see section 6)

-    have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis)

-    have paralysis or a lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony)

-    have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

-    have severe dehydration

-    have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g pain, nausea, or vomiting

-    have faecal impaction ori or blood in your stools

-    have already taken a 1

-    have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks

-    are pregnant or breast-feeding


Taking other medicines

You should consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are recently taken any other medicines, ii prescription.


3. HOW TO TAKE SENOKOT TABLETS


Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Swallow one to two tablets at night

Children over 6 years: Under the guidance of a medical professional, one to


Children 6 years and under: Not recommended

New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose

for each age group, if necessary, by one half of the initial dose each day. Once

lean usually be


Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to Duration of nse


Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if:

- you suffer from kidney disorders

youare tiddngmedicinesfor a heart condition(e.g^caniiacjglycosides, _


week.

Consult your doctor if no bowel action has occurred after three days, if laxatives are needed every day or if abdominal pain persists.