Senokot

Senokot treats constipation. This medication will generally take 6-12 hours to produce a bowel movement.

Senokot Overview

Reviewed: November 25, 2014
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Senokot is an over the counter medication used to treat constipation in adults and children 2 years and older. Senokot belongs to a group of drugs called laxatives. These work by stimulating the intestines to produce a bowel movement.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once to twice daily  

Common side effects of Senokot include diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea.

 

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Generic

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Senna Glycosides

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