Senna leaves, cut and pressed, pack with inner bag 100 g

Instructions Senna leaves cut and pressed pack with inner bag 100 g

Composition

active ingredient: senna leaves (Sennae folia);

1 pack contains: senna leaves (Sennae folia) 100 g.

Dosage form

The leaves are cut and pressed.

Main physicochemical properties: cylindrical pieces; surface smooth, shiny, occasionally matte, marbled, uneven at the ends; color from brownish-green to dark green with yellow splashes.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Contact laxatives. ATX code A06A B06.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Senna leaves contain flavonoids, anthraglycosides (sennosidin A and B, rhein, aloe-emodin), organic acids, resinous substances. This complex of biologically active substances has a mild laxative effect. The laxative effect of a decoction of Senna leaves appears 6-10 hours after administration and is due to anthraglycosides, which enhance the motor function of the large intestine.

Indication

Atony of the large intestine, chronic constipation.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the biologically active substances of the drug. Metrorrhagia, paralytic intestinal obstruction, hemorrhoids, acute inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis), peritonitis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, gastrointestinal bleeding, rectal fissures, spastic colitis, strangulated hernia, pancreatitis, hepatitis, nephritis, cystitis, abdominal pain of unknown genesis, severe disorders of water and electrolyte balance, nausea, vomiting, diverticulitis, organic liver lesions.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions

Simultaneous use with quinidine sulfate reduces the level of active substances in the blood serum, with cardiac glycosides causes cardiac arrhythmia, with antiarrhythmics, diuretics and corticosteroids causes muscle weakness.

Application features

Before starting the drug, it is necessary for the doctor to establish the cause of constipation to exclude intestinal obstruction. The drug is recommended to be used only if normalization of bowel movements cannot be achieved by changing the diet or using drugs that increase the volume of intestinal contents. To avoid addiction, it is advisable to alternate the drug with other laxatives and limit the duration of use to 1 week.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Contraindicated.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

Does not affect.

Method of administration and doses

Place 1.5-2 teaspoons of chopped and pressed leaves in an enameled dish, pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid and infuse in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes. Keep at room temperature until completely cooled, strain, squeeze the residue to obtain a decoction. Bring the volume of the decoction to 200 ml with boiled water. Adults take ⅓ - ½ cup warm at night or 1 tablespoon 1-3 times a day. Children over 12 years old - from 1-2 tablespoons to ¼ cup at night. Shake the decoction before use.

Store the prepared broth at a temperature of 8-15 °C for no more than 2 days.

The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor individually for each patient.

Children

The drug should be used in children over 12 years of age on the recommendation of a doctor.

Overdose

In case of overdose, intestinal colic, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and disturbances of water-salt balance are possible, which requires discontinuation of the drug. Treatment is symptomatic. Long-term (up to several years) use of large doses of the drug can cause atrophy of the smooth muscles of the colon and disruption of its innervation.

Adverse reactions

Allergic reactions (rash, itching, urticaria, local or generalized exanthema). Digestive disorders, colicky pain in the intestines, flatulence, diarrhea, anorexia, urine discoloration, intestinal pseudomelanosis, water and electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia, hypocalcemia), albuminuria, hematuria, hyperaldosteronism, cardiac disorders, increased fatigue, muscle weakness, convulsions.

Expiration date

. 3 years. Do not use after the expiration date.

Storage conditions

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C, out of the reach of children.

Packaging

100 g in packs with an inner bag.

Vacation category

Without a prescription.

Manufacturer/Applicant

PJSC "Liktravy", Ukraine.

Location of the manufacturer and its business address/location of the applicant

Ukraine, 10001, Zhytomyr region, Zhytomyr city, Kyivske highway, building 21.