senna
| Uses | • constipation (available on site) |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • mechanical/paralytic intestinal obstruction • inflammatory bowel disease Cautions • stop if rectal bleeding occurs or if patient fails to have a bowel movement after therapy |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • abdominal pains and cramps • diarrhea • chronic use can lead to brown pigmenting of colon wall |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 2 tabs at nights for 1 week |
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| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |