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CAREALL Sennosides

SENNOSIDES

Standard Dose
Directions Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Adults and children over 12 years: 2 tablets once a day. Maximum of 4 tablets twice a day. Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 tablet once a day. Maximum of 2 tablets twice a day. Children 2 to under 6 years: 1/2 tablet once a day. Maximum of 1 tablet twice a day. Children under 2: consult a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity.

This product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. This product produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Dosage and administration Directions Take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Adults and children over 12 years: 2 tablets once a day. Maximum of 4 tablets twice a day. Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 tablet once a day. Maximum of 2 tablets twice a day. Children 2 to under 6 years: 1/2 tablet once a day. Maximum of 1 tablet twice a day. Children under 2: consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use laxative products for more than one week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, notice a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks. Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. If Pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use laxative products for more than one week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, notice a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • If Pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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