This product is used to treat constipation. It contains 2 medications: sennosides and docusate. Sennosides are known as stimulant laxatives. They work by keeping water in the intestines, which helps to cause movement of the intestines.

To relieve occasional constipation, Senokot® Regular Strength is made from the senna plant, refined by science to be reliable. Senokot® Regular Strength can be taken at bedtime and generally helps relieve constipation in 6-12 hours.

Senna is among the most well-known and frequently used laxative ingredients in teas. Senna tea is made from the dried leaves and pods of the Senna alexandrina shrub. The senna plant contains compounds called glycosides that stimulate the digestive system. This can have laxative effects.

Senna tea is made from the leaves of the senna plant. The most commonly used species are Cassia acutifolia or Cassia angustifolia . Studies have shown that senna can have laxative benefits. 1 The active ingredients are compounds called anthraquinones , which are sennosides (agents that treat constipation).

The usual dose of senna tablets and liquid for constipation is: adults and children aged 12 years and over – 1 or 2 tablets (7.5mg or 15mg) at bedtime (or 1 tablet of Senokot Max Strength)

Common side effects of senna, which happen in more than 1 in 100 people, are stomach cramps and diarrhoea. You are particularly likely to get stomach cramps and diarrhoea with senna if you have constipation related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

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Senna herb is very common as the main ingredient in many hemorrhoid-healing teas and colon cleansing products. Senna includes various components, known as sennosides (senna glycoside) which work in a laxative way on the bowel lining.

Senna tea dosage: Typically just one cup of senna tea per day is recommended to alleviate constipation, but it should not be taken for longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.

The most common side effects are stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. However, these symptoms are usually mild and tend to resolve relatively quickly (2). Some people also experience allergic reactions to senna. If you've ever had a reaction to a product that contains senna, you should avoid senna tea (6).

Common side effects of senna, which happen in more than 1 in 100 people, are stomach cramps and diarrhoea. You are particularly likely to get stomach cramps and diarrhoea with senna if you have constipation related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Senna is possibly unsafe when used for longer than 1 week or in doses above 34.4 mg sennosides twice daily. Long-term use can cause the bowels to stop functioning normally and might cause dependence on laxatives. Long-term use can also cause liver damage and other harmful effects.

Senna generally helps support a bowel movement in 6-12 hours. Do not exceed the recommended amount or use this supplement for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea that doesn't stop, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, decreased urination, mental/mood changes (such as confusion). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

Senna is possibly unsafe when used for longer than 1 week or in doses above 34.4 mg sennosides twice daily. Long-term use can cause the bowels to stop functioning normally and might cause dependence on laxatives. Long-term use can also cause liver damage and other harmful effects.

Senna is not recommended for frequent or long-term use, as it may alter normal bowel tissue function and cause laxative dependence (2). What's more, a recent study in over 10,000 women found that those who used laxatives for weight loss were 6 times likelier to develop an eating disorder ( 5 ).