How many Senna tablets can I take?

It is recommended to take one tablet at night, but you can take two tablets if necessary.

How long will it take to work?

Senna generally acts fairly efficiently so it should be effective within 10-12 hours of taking them. If there's been no improvement in your bowel movement after 3 days of use, speak to your GP.

Natural Senna Laxative Constipation Relief - 60 Tablets

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Natural Senna Laxative Constipation Relief - 60 Tablets

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Medication features
Senna tablets are a natural laxative remedy designed to treat occasional constipation. The natural treatment provides much-needed relief for anyone suffering from the condition by encouraging your bowel muscles to contract more regularly and forcefully. In turn, this allows the contents of your bowel to move more smoothly so you can go to the toilet comfortably. Senna is suitable for anyone over 12 years old and contains the active ingredient senna pods.
- Senna tablets are fast acting for constipation
- Natural stimulant laxative remedy
- Herbal medicinal product

Overview

NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you. Pricing is provided as a reference only. The final decision on issuing this medication remains with our Prescriber / Pharmacist.

Senna tablets are natural stimulant laxatives that are used for occasional constipation. It is important to remember that stimulant laxatives do not affect the absorption of calories from your food so it is not an effective weight control treatment. It is most effective when taken at night.

FAQ

How many Senna tablets can I take?
It is recommended to take one tablet at night, but you can take two tablets if necessary.
How long will it take to work?
Senna generally acts fairly efficiently so it should be effective within 10-12 hours of taking them. If there's been no improvement in your bowel movement after 3 days of use, speak to your GP.

Side Effects

Senna may cause stomach disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhoea.

Other

Info Leaflet

Before taking any medicines, regardless of whether they are over-the-counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.

Patient Information Leaflet