The medicine "Senadexin" is included in the group of laxatives of herbal remedies. The composition contains an extract of senna leaf. Laxative effect is observed after eight, a maximum of ten hours. The mechanism of activity of the drug is due to the effect on receptors in the colon, increased peristalsis.
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Senadexin tablets are indicated for constipation associated with hypotension and weak peristalsis in the large intestine. The drug is recommended for regulating stool against a background of proctitis, hemorrhoids and in the presence of anal fissures.
Contraindications
The tool "Senadexin" (instructions for use warns about this) is not recommended for pain in the abdomen of an unknown nature, hypersensitivity to components, intestinal obstruction, spastic constipation. Contraindications include acute pathologies in the abdominal cavity of an inflammatory nature, an impaired hernia, a disorder in water-electrolyte metabolism, peritonitis. Do not prescribe medication for uterine and gastrointestinal bleeding, children under six years of age, with cystitis. Caution is shown in the presence of liver or kidney diseases. The advisability of therapy during lactation or pregnancy is determined by the doctor in accordance with the indications, taking into account the alleged risk.
Senadexin Dosage Regimen
How to take the drug in severe cases, the doctor will recommend individually. In the absence of other requirements, the drug is prescribed once a day at night. Dosage for patients from the age of twelve - 1 tab. In the absence of a clinical effect, it is allowed to increase the number of tablets to 2-3. In these cases, you should first consult your doctor. Patients from 6 to 12 years of age are prescribed half a tablet, with the ineffectiveness of this dose, it is increased to 1-2 tablets. If in case of reaching the maximum acceptable amount of medication, the laxative effect has not occurred, you should visit a doctor.
Adverse reactions
The medication "Senadexin" (instructions for use indicates this) can cause flatulence, colicky pain in the abdomen. Due to prolonged use at an increased dose, electrolytes with feces, hematuria, albuminuria are likely to be lost, deposits in the intestinal mucosa of melanin are noted. The negative effects of therapy with Senadexin include instructions for confusion, skin rashes, diarrhea, and vascular collapse. Some patients have discoloration of the urine, cramps, and nausea before vomiting.
The medicine "Senadexin." Instructions for use. Additional Information
Due to prolonged use at an increased dosage, an increase in the activity of cardiac glycosides is likely. An effect on the effect of antiarrhythmic drugs is also noted. The likelihood of developing hypokalemia increases with combined use with glucocorticoids, thiazide diuretics, as well as licorice root. The medication "Senadexin" is able to disrupt the absorption of antibiotics of the tetracycline group.