Ex-Lax Senna
Out of date information, search anotherSUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
EX-LAX SENNA
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains 15 mg of sennosides For excipients see 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Chocolate bar of tablets
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic Indications
Relief of occasional constipation.
4.2 Posology and Method of Administration
The following doses are normally taken at bedtime
Adults: 1 Tablet
Children 6 and over: 'A tablet
Not recommended for children under 6.
There is no indication that the dosage should be modified for the elderly.
Route: Oral route of administration.
4.3 Contra-Indications
Ex-Lax Senna should not be used when intestinal obstruction, bleeding or persistent abdominal symptoms are present
Not recommended in cases of ileostomy or colostomy.
4.4 Special Warnings and Special Precautions for Use
Prolonged use is not recommended. Ex-Lax Senna should not be used for more than 7 days without seeking medical advice.
Label/leaflet precaution:
“If a laxative is needed every day or there is persistent abdominal pain - consult your doctor.
If there is no bowel movement after 3 days consult your doctor.”
Ex-Lax Senna should be used with caution shortly after bowel surgery.
During use of Ex-Lax Senna, an adequate level of fluid intake should be maintained.
4.5 Interactions with other Medicinal Products and other Forms of Interaction
None stated.
4.6 Pregnancy and Lactation
No known adverse effects during pregnancy.
Clinical studies have shown that the breast fed infant of mothers taking a senna laxative did not show any side effects to the drug.
4.7 Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines
None known
4.8 Undesirable Effects
Temporary mild griping may occur.
4.9 Overdose
Overdosage may result in diarrhoea with excessive loss of water and electrolytes, particularly potassium. Treatment should include an increase in fluid intake to reverse the loss of fluid and electrolytes.
Prolonged, excessive use of laxatives without interruption should be avoided because of the risk of electrolyte imbalances and in extreme cases the possibility of adverse effects on the bowel.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties
Senna is an anthraquinone laxative which is used to treat constipation and for bowel evacuation before radiological procedures. The active anthraquinones are liberated into the colon from the glycosides by colonic bacteria and an effect usually occurs 6 to 12 hours after administration.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties
There is some absorption of the anthraquinones from senna preparations following hydrolysis by colonic bacteria. Excretion occurs in the urine and the faeces and also in other secretions including milk.
(Although anthraquinone derivatives may be excreted in the milk of lactating mothers, following normal dosage the concentration is usually insufficient to affect the nursing infant).
5.3 Preclinical Safety Data
Not applicable.
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PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of Excipients
Confectionery chocolate comprising:
Cocoa liquor Sucrose Cocoa butter Lecithin Vanillin
6.2 Incompatibilities
None known
6.3 Shelf-Life
60 months
6.4 Special Precautions for Storage
Do not store above 25°C
6.5 Nature and Content of Container
Bars of 6, 9 and12 tablets wrapped in paper backed aluminium foil, or aluminium foil, and packed into cartons.
Pack sizes: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 or 48 tablets.
6.6 Instruction for Use, Handling and Disposal
Not applicable
7.
MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited
Wimblehurst Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 4AB
United Kingdom
Trading as Novartis Consumer Health
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PL 00030/0131
9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
04/09/2008
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
15/12/2006