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Senokot Dual Relief Tablets

l Patient Inforrhation Leaflet I

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take

Senokot Dual Relief Tablets carefully td get the best results ffom them.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to r^ad it again.

•    Ask your pharrhacist if you need mote information or advide.

•    You must contact a doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms worsen or do

not improve. |    |    |

•    If any of the side effects get serious, .or if you notice any side effects not listed in the leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. ^

In this leaflet: i    i    i

1.    What Senokot |Dual Relief Tablets arp and what they are uped for

2.    Before you take Senokot Dual Relief.Tablets.

3.    How to take Senokot Dual Relief Tablets

4.    Possible side Effects

5.    How to store Senokot Dual Relief Tablets    l

6.    Further information    i    i

1. What Senokot Dual Relief Tablets are and what they are used for

Senokot Dual Relief Tablets is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the short-term rel ef of occasional constipation and bloating, based on traditional use only.

This product contains Senna Leaf Tinnivelly, Cape Aloes, cdscara Bark, Dandelion Root ahd Fennel Fruit.

For full details, see section 6.

2. Before you take Senokot Dual Relief Tablets

Do not take Senbkot Dual Relief Tablets:    I

•    if you are allergic to any of the ingrecpents or other plants pf the Asteraceae/Cpmpositae family

•    if you have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis)

•    if you have parlalysis or a lack of mudcle tone in the bowel (atony)

•    if you have appendicitis, inflammatony bowel disease suchl as Crohn's

disease or ulcprative colitis |    |

•    if you have severe dehydration

If you forget to tpke Senokot Dual Rejief Tablets:

If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Always consult your doctor or pharmabist if you need furtherladvice.    I

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines this product can cause¹ side effects, but not everyone gets them If any of the following or other side effects occur, stop takingithis product and consult your doctor or pharmacist:    ,    |

•    the product may produce abdomina pain, spasms and diarrhoea, in particular in patients with irritable colon

•    chronic use m&y lead to albuminurialand haematuria which is albumin or

red blood cells in the urine    i    i

•    skin rash, hivep (skin bumps) or itchipess around the anuSj

•    yellow or red-thrown discolouration qf urine may occur, wpich is harmless.

5. How to store Senokot Dual Relief Tablets

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use after the expiry date stated pn the label.

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging

6. Further information

What Senokot E^ual Relief Tablets contains:

Each tablet contains:

100 mg Senna Leaf Tinnevelly (Cassia angustifolia Vahl), 45 mg Cape Aloes (A/oe ferox Mill), 30mg Cascara Bark (Fihamnus purshianus D.C.), 30 mg Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale R.H.Wigg), 15 mg Fennel Fruit (Foeniculum vulgpre var. dulce Miller). |    |

This product alsq contains:    |    |

Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Sucrose, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Starch Glycolate type A.

What Senokot dual Relief Tablets loik like and contents of the pack:

Senokot Dual Relief Tablets are brownibh olive-green biconvex tablets available in blister packs containing 20 itablets.    i

Traditional Herba| Registration Holder and Manufacturer |

Potters Ltd,    ,    .

Wigan,

WN50JZ    I    I

Distributor    I    I

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull,

Traditional Herbal Registration number,:

THR 00250/0220|

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THR

Certification Mark

•    if you have persistent or undiagnose^ abdominal complaints e.g. pain, nausea or vomiting

•    if you have faebal impaction or rectal bleeding for which yiu don't know

the cause or blood in stools I    I

•    if you have already taken a laxative and you are still constipated

•    if you have hacjl a sudden change in |Dowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks

•    if you have liver disease, diabetes, kidney or heart failure ¹

• if you are preghant or breastfeeding l    I

• if you are under 18 years of age. i    i Consult your doptor before taking th|s medicine:

•    if you suffer from kidney disorders

•    if you are taking medicines for a heart condition, medicines inducing QT

prolongation, diuretics, adrenocorticbsteroids or liquorice foot preparations, i    i    i

Taking other mqdicines:    |    |

You should consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:    I    I

You should not use Senokot Dual Relief Tablets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because there is no evidence that it is safe to do so. Important Information about some of the ingredients in Senokot Dual Relief Tablets: '

This product contains Sucrose. If you have been told by yotir doctor that you have an intdlerance to some sugars, contact your ddctor before taking this medipine.    i    i

3. How to take Senokot Dual Relief Tablets.

It is important to follow these instructiohs carefully.    I

For oral use: i    i    i

Adults and the elderly: One or two tablets at bedtime when [necessary.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Duration of use

Use for more thah 1 - 2 weeks requires¹ medical supervision.¹ Consult your dobtor, after taking this! medicine:

•    if your conditidn worsens or symptoms persist    I

•    if there is no txbwel movement after 3 days and laxatives are needed every day

• abdominal paiiji persists.    ,    |    ^

If you take too rpany Senokot Dual Relief Tablets:    _|    £2

Stop taking the rrjedicine and consult ycjur doctor or pharmacist.    8

Making Medicines Safer

You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra. goV.uk/yellowcard. Alternatively you can get a paper YelloW Card form from yout doctor’s surgery, a pharmacy or by calling the yellowicard hotline on freephone 0808100 3352 (available 10am-2pm, Monday to Friday).

Further Enquiriejs:

If you would like to report any side effi enquiries or if you need a version of thi: on freephone 05t)0 455 456 (UK only).

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Leaflet last revised: April, 2012

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