Senna leaves 1.5gr #20

Instruction for Senna leaves

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Senna leaves - a herbal preparation that has a laxative effect.

Release form and composition

Dosage forms for the release of Senna leaves:
    shredded leaves (shredded vegetable raw materials): pieces of leaflets, thin stems, petioles, buds, flowers, sepals and unripe fruits of green or brown color in various shades with a faint odor, have a different shape and pass through a sieve with holes with a diameter of 7 mm; the taste of water extraction is somewhat bitter, with a feeling of mucousness (in polypropylene / paper bags of 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 75 or 100 g, in a cardboard bundle 1 bag);
    leaves-powder (raw materials, vegetable-powder): a mixture of pieces of petioles, leaves, buds, thin stems, fruit leaves and flowers with a grayish-green color with yellowish inclusions, with a faint odor passing through a sieve with holes with a diameter of 2 mm; the taste of water extraction is somewhat bitter, with a feeling of mucousness (in 1.5 g filter bags, in a cardboard pack of 10, 20, 24, 30 or 50 filter bags).
Active substance: senna holly leaves - 100%.

Pharmacodynamics

Decoction of leaves of the senna acutifolia has a laxative effect. After taking the drug, the therapeutic effect usually develops after about 8-12 hours.

Indications for use

    constipation in a chronic course;
    hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures (to regulate stool).

Contraindications

    intestinal obstruction;
    abdominal pain of unknown etiology;
    acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs;
    electrolyte / water metabolism disorders;
    strangulated hernia;
    exacerbation of proctitis and hemorrhoids;
    uterine bleeding;
    bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract;
    spastic colitis;
    cystitis;
    pregnancy;
    age up to 12 years;
    individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

Instructions for use Senna leaves: method and dosage

Senna leaves are taken orally in the form of a decoction, preferably after a meal in the evening.
To prepare a decoction, approximately 1 tablespoon (5 g) of crushed raw materials or 2 filter bags (3 g) must be placed in an enameled / glass dish, pour 1/2 cup (100 ml) of hot boiled water and heated in a boiling water bath under the lid for 15-30 minutes, then insist until completely cooled at room temperature. Then it is necessary to strain the broth, squeeze out the remaining raw materials and bring the volume to the original.
Take 1/2 cup 1 time per day.
Duration of use is from 2 to 3 weeks.
Shake the broth before taking it.

Side effects

Possible disorders: flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea, allergic reactions; during a long course - colitis.

Overdose

The main symptoms: violation of water-electrolyte metabolism, diarrhea.
In cases of overdose, symptomatic treatment may be required.

Special instructions

In cases of prolonged use of Senna leaves from constipation, addiction may occur, and therefore it is advisable to alternate the drug with other laxatives.

Pregnancy and lactation

According to the instructions, Senna leaves for constipation are not prescribed during pregnancy.

Use in childhood

Patients under the age of 12 years of age take the drug is contraindicated.

Drug interaction

With combined use, a decrease in the absorption of tetracycline is possible.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a place protected from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 3 years.
Cooked broth can be stored for no longer than 2 days in a cool place.

Senna Leaves Reviews

According to reviews, Senna leaves are a natural, effective, fast-acting and inexpensive drug used in the treatment of constipation. It is noted that it normalizes the work of the intestine, helps to cleanse the body and improve well-being. To avoid the development of adverse reactions, including the development of addiction, abdominal pain and diarrhea, it is necessary to adhere to the recommended dosage regimen in the instructions.

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription to buy Senna leaves.