Get to know your stomach ailments, so you know when it’s time to take a natural solution to constipation: Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets!
SenokotSenokot Get to know your stomach ailments, so you know when it’s time to take a natural solution to constipation: Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets!
What is constipation?
Constipation is the infrequent passage of stool (less than three stools a week) that is difficult and painful to pass.
What causes constipation?
Some common causes of constipation include:
low intake of dietary fiber.
inadequate fluid intake.
lack of exercise.
certain medications.
How can I tell if my child is constipated?
Some things to look out for when identifying constipation in infants and children include:
No bowel movements for 2 or 3 more days than usual.
Less than 3 bowel movements a week.
Hard or painful bowel movements.
Large stools that may clog the toilet.
Drops of blood on the outside of the stool.
Causes of constipation in children
Can be related to the following factors:
Eating too many foods that are high in fat and low in fiber, like fast food.
Not drinking enough water and other fluids.
Lack of exercise.
Not wanting to use public bathrooms.
Feeling stressed because of school, friends, or family.
Starting a new school year so children can’t go to the bathroom whenever they feel the need and they have to change their bathroom routine.
What are the symptoms of constipation?
Symptoms of constipation may include:
Fewer than three bowel movements a week.
Stools that are hard, dry, or lumpy.
Stools that are difficult or painful to pass.
A feeling that not all stool has passed.
When should I see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if your symptoms do not go away with self-care or you have a family history of colon or rectal cancer.
You should see a doctor right away if you have constipation and any of the following symptoms:
Bleeding from your rectum
Blood in your stool
Constant pain in your abdomen
Inability to pass gas
Vomitting
Fever
Lower back pain
Losing weight without trying
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Constipation
What is considered a “normal” bowel movement?
Bowel movement can vary per person. For some, it’s three times a day. For others, it’s three times a week. Normal isn’t about quantity, it’s about quality. Straining, pushing or discomfort are signs of constipation.
What happens if chronic constipation goes untreated?
If left untreated, occasional constipation may lead to complications such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal prolapse, and fecal impaction.
Why do we experience constipation?
As food moves through the colon, water is absorbed leaving waste products or stool. The muscles that line the colon contract in a wave-like motion to push the stool down toward the rectum. By the time the stool reaches the rectum, it is solid because most of the water has been absorbed. However, if the muscles of the large intestine are sluggish, the colon will absorb too much water and the stool will become dry and hard, resulting in difficult painful bowel movement
When is a laxative necessary?
A laxative can help provide gentle relief when constipation is accompanied by hard, dry stools. The laxative provides the muscle contractions to move the waste through the colon.
When should you not take a laxative?
Do not use laxatives if any of the following are true:
You are hypersensitive to the active substance (sennosides) or to any ingredient in Senokot’s® formulation.
You have an acute surgical abdomen.
You have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract.
You have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract.
You have potential or existing intestinal blockage and stenosis.
You have ileus, atonic bowel, or appendicitis.
You have inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
You have abdominal pain of unknown origin.
You have undiagnosed rectal bleeding and severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes.
On Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets
How are Calcium Sennosides (Senokot® Forte) Tablets different from Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets?
Calcium Sennosides (Senokot® Forte) Tablets have double the dosage of Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets. Both use natural Senna (Sennosides).
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT | QUANTITY PER TABLET | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets | Senna (Sennosides) | 8.77 mg |
| Calcium Sennosides (Senokot® Forte) Tablets | Senna (Sennosides) | 17.54 mg |
How many Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets can be taken per day?
Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets (standardized sennosides) use natural Senna to help provide gentle overnight relief for better results in the morning. Adults should not exceed 4 tablets twice a day. Children should not exceed 2 tablets twice a day.
| Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Tablets 8.77mg per tablet | DOSE | TIMES PER DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 2–4 tablets | 1–2* |
| Children aged 6–12 | 1-2 tablets | 1–2** |
| Calcium Sennosides (Senokot® Forte) Tablets 17.54mg per tablet | DOSE | TIMES PER DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 1-2 tablets | 1–2* |
| Children aged 6–12 | —— | —— |
Calcium Sennosides (Senokot®) Laxative Tablets: Available in packs of 4, 40, 100
* Total daily dose not to exceed 8 tablets
** Total daily dose not to exceed 4 tablets
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