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Senokot Syrup Active Ingredients: Senna Oral Syrup Representative Names: Agoral Liquid, Senokot Syrup What is senna oral syrup? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I take this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with senna? What side effects may I notice from taking senna? What should I watch for while taking senna? Where can I keep my medicine? What is senna oral syrup? (Back to top) SENNA (Senokot®) is a stimulant laxative that can relieve constipation; empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination. Senna oral syrup is available without a prescription. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions •appendicitis •diabetes •severe constipation •stomach pain or blockage •vomiting •an unusual or allergic reaction to senna, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I take this medicine? (Back to top) Take senna oral syrup by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Take exactly as directed. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply if you are taking senna before surgery or an examination procedure. If you are taking senna regularly and miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Do not take regularly for more than one week. What drug(s) may interact with senna? (Back to top) There are none known. However senna may affect the time other medicines stay in the stomach. It is best not to take senna within 1 to 2 hours of taking other medicines. What side effects may I notice from taking senna? (Back to top) The most serious side effect is overuse, which can cause dependence on the laxative. Other side effects with senna include •bloating •diarrhea •discolored urine (do not be alarmed this is not serious) •lower stomach discomfort or cramps •muscle weakness •nausea, vomiting •unusual tiredness •unusual weight loss What should I watch for while taking senna? (Back to top) Do not use for more than one week without advice from your prescriber or health care professional. Senna can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements. Long-term use can damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. If your constipation keeps returning, check with your prescriber or health care professional. Always take senna with plenty of water. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Last Updated:01/01/2001 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.