Constipation and its treatment using Senokot (sennoside) 7.5mg tablet

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:03:21 +0000

This video covers the symptoms and causes of constipation, treatment using Senokot (Sennoside) tablet, diet and lifestyle modifications followed by some Questions & Answers about Senokot tablet.

Constipation
constipation is a condition when you are having difficulty passing out the stool or not being able to empty your bowel at least 3 times in a week.

Symptoms of constipation
1. Passing stool less than usual
2. Straining to pass stool
3. Small, dry and hard stool
4. Feeling bloated
5. Nausea
6. Abdominal pain

Causes of constipation
1. Not eating much fibres
2. Not drinking enough fluid
3. Less active/not exercising
4. Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement
5. Emotional stress
6. Side effects of some medicines

Treatment using Senokot (sennoside) tablet
1. Senokot tablet is one type of laxative that can stimulate the movement of your large intestine, so that it can force the stools out.
2. Each tablet of Senokot contains Senna equivalent to 7.5mg Sennoside B.
3. Senna is a natural herb used to make medicine such as for constipation.

Before taking Senokot tablet
Do not take if:
1. You have allergy to any ingredients in Senokot tablet
2. Have blockage or narrowing of bowel
3. Have kidney or heart failure
4. Severe dehydration
5. Pregnant or breastfeeding
6. Have already taken laxative and are still constipated

How and when to take Senokot Tablet
1. For adult, elderly and children over 12 years: swallow one or two tablets at night
2. For children over 6 years: it is not recommended to take Senokot tablet unless advised by the doctor
3. For children 6 years and under: it is not recommended to take Senokot tablet

How long to take Senokot tablet?
1. You can take Senokot tablet until your bowel movement is restored.
2. Normally, it is sufficient to take Senokot tablet up to 2 to 3 times in a week.

When to consult your doctor?
Consult your doctor when:
1. Your symptoms worsen or persist during the use of the product
2. There is no bowel movement within 3 days of use
3. When you need to take laxative every day
4. If the abdominal pain persists

What happen if you miss a dose?
1. If you happen to miss a dose, take the next dose at the usual time.
2. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the missed dose.

How to store Senokot tablet?
1. Keep it out of the reach of children.
2. Store it below 25°C.

Possible side effects
1. Abdominal pain
2. Diarrhea
3. Low potassium level
4. Discoloration of urine
5. Allergic reactions
6. Severe weight-loss

Potential drug interactions
Senokot tablet has potential interactions with:
1. Digoxin
2. Warfarin
3. Water pills (diuretic drugs)

Diet and lifestyle modifications
1. Increase dietary fibres in your diet
2. Drink more water
3. Regular exercises
4. Do not ignore the call to stool

Questions and answers
1. What is the use of Senokot tablet?
• Senokot tablet is one type of laxative that is used to treat constipation.
• It works by stimulating the movement of your large intestine, so that it can force the stools out.

2. How and when to take Senokot tablet?
a. For adult, elderly and children over 12 years: swallow one or two tablets at night
b. For children over 6 years: it is not recommended to take Senokot tablet unless advised by the doctor
c. For children 6 years and under: it is not recommended to take Senokot tablet

• Do not take more than the stated dose.
• Senokot usually acts within 8-12 hours. So, it is best for you to take it at night to produce bowel movement on the next day.
• You can repeat the dose until your bowel movement is restored, but if there is no bowel movement within three days of use, you need to tell your doctor.

3. When should you consult with the doctor?
You need to consult with the doctor when:
1. Your symptoms worsen or persist during the use of the product
2. There is no bowel movement within 3 days of use
3. When you need to take laxative every day
4. If the abdominal pain persists.