The delicate problem of constipation is familiar to many. Regardless of gender, age, or social status, this symptom can affect anyone. First of all, it is necessary to treat the cause of constipation - it can be intestinal obstruction, ulcers and erosion of the intestine, polyps and simply disturbed microflora. And if the problem needs to be solved quickly, laxatives will come to the rescue . Senade is one of the most popular drugs of this kind. The safe composition, minimally toxic to the body, makes these pills a real godsend for people with constipation problems. From this article you will find out information from the instructions for use, about analogues of Senada, its cost and reviews on the effectiveness of this medicine.
Active ingredient and principle of action
"Senade" is made in the form of tablets of medium size dark purple with dots. Structure - easily crumble, cut in half exactly almost impossible. One pack contains five blisters of twenty tablets each. The drug is manufactured by an Indian pharmaceutical company called Tsipla LTD.
The main active ingredient is Senna leaf extract, 90 mg (calcium salts, which are found in large quantities in the dry extract of the leaves of this plant). Auxiliary components: starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, carmellose sodium.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug
Sennosides are a class of antraglycosides. These substances are capable of irritating receptors located on the intestinal mucosa. Under the influence of sennosides, peristalsis begins to contract, the intestines feel discomfort and tend to empty as quickly as possible.
The Senade action does not affect the quality of the chair. In rare cases, in the presence of individual intolerance to plant components in patients, diarrhea begins (there are similar complaints in patient reviews). Normally, this should not happen.
Tablets affect mainly the colon mucosa, which is very important for the bowel movement.
The tool is not addictive, according to the instructions for use. How many hours does Senade begin to operate? Most often, it takes from four to six hours (depending on the causes and degree of constipation).
The process of digestion of food is not affected and remains complete, therefore long courses of treatment "Senade" are acceptable. For specific dates and dosages, you should consult with your gastroenterologist.
Indications for use
Laxative "Senada" is prescribed when it is necessary to maximize intestinal motility. This phenomenon occurs in most cases with a violation of the functions of the muscles of the digestive tract.
The main indication is constipation, provoked by flaccid peristalsis or hypotension of any part of the intestine.
Also, the tool is effective in combating functional constipation, which is confirmed by patient reviews. They develop with mechanical problems during emptying. Senada can be used for anal fissures, hemorrhoids, proctitis of various etiologies.
Use in children and pregnant women
Instructions for use with the Senade drug can be taken during pregnancy, but only subject to consultation and approval of the supervising doctor. Children under ten years of age should not be given laxative tablets - individual allergic reactions are frequent.
The instruction for use on Senade tablets recommends, in addition to the use of pharmacology, to lead a more active lifestyle, to sit and lie as little as possible during the day. This will help maximize the peristalsis and the effect of the tablets will be revealed as much as possible.
Contraindications to the reception of "Senada"
Despite the natural composition, there are a number of conditions under which admission is prohibited:
- inflammation in the peritoneum (appendicitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease);
- sharp severe pain in the abdominal region of unknown origin;
- chronic constipation longer than ten days;
- gastric, intestinal, and uterine bleeding;
- neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract;
- acute cholecystitis or chronic in the acute phase.
If you take at least one tablet under these conditions, you can hurt yourself. Instructions for use with Senade tablets warns that neglect of contraindications threatens internal bleeding, discharge of fecal stones, clogging of the bile ducts. If after taking the medicine any symptom flares up with renewed vigor (severe pain, bleeding or diarrhea with mucus) - do not hesitate, call an ambulance.
Interaction with other medicines
Instructions for use and reviews of "Senada" warn about the inadmissibility of combining the drug with other laxatives. As a result of the double action on the mucosa, internal intestinal bleeding can occur. Ascites may also begin. If the patient took at least one Senade tablet, then do not take other laxative medications or traditional medicine earlier than 24 hours later. Accordingly, you should not take Senada immediately after taking Bisacodyl, Fitolax or similar medicines.
It is undesirable to combine the reception with alcohol tinctures (for example, Corvalol, Hawthorn and the like). Ethyl alcohol has a rather strong laxative effect, and when combined with Senade, a powerful and sudden emptying is possible. This is fraught with internal bleeding.
Instructions for use with the Senade drug do not recommend combining it with antibacterial drugs (antibiotics). Joint administration is possible only after the appointment of a doctor.
Recommended Dosages
If the patient is using the medicine for the first time, one tablet should be taken. Drink clean water. It does not matter whether to take before or after a meal. The action will be the same anyway. After about five hours, bowel movement will occur, as stated in the instructions for use with the Senada. After how much to repeat the reception? If constipation is chronic, then a second tablet can be taken after a few hours. Remember that frequent use of laxatives can lead to psychosomatic causes of constipation and addiction to pills.
It happens that the effect of repeated administration does not occur, although the tablet was drunk according to the instructions for use "Senade". After how much to repeat the reception again? If more than eight hours have passed, then you can safely take another pill. If about five to six hours have passed, then you must wait and wait for a second appointment.
If constipation is of a psychosomatic or functional nature or the drug is not taken for the first time, you can increase the dose to two tablets at a time. Such a dose will help to empty the intestines after about four to five hours, as the instructions for use for the Senada say.
How long does it take to take pills for dysfunction of the muscles of the digestive tract? Time can increase up to seven to nine hours, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient's body.
Weight Loss Application
In recent years, girls and women have been actively trying to lose extra pounds and drive away body fat with the help of laxatives. What does the application instruction for the Senada say? The drug is not intended for weight loss and does not provide any data on the effectiveness of this method. These tablets are not designed for such purposes, their focus is the prevention of constipation.
To any person who is more or less versed in anatomy, it is obvious that a laxative can provoke the passage of feces. With fat burning such a process has nothing to do! Nevertheless, stubborn girls attack pharmacies and unfortunate pharmacists with a question about the effect of laxatives on weight loss. Instructions for use "Senade" does not prohibit, but does not encourage such a method of using the drug.
How many kilograms can be shed from the Senade?
If due to constant strict diets or due to improper peristalsis, a large amount of feces has accumulated in the intestine, then after taking a laxative tablet, the plumb can be about one and a half kilograms.
But then again, it has no connection with fat burning. It is worth a couple of times to eat - and the number on the scale will increase again.
Medical analogues of "Senade"
Here is a list of laxatives that have exactly the same effect due to chemical active substances:
- "Bisacodyl" is a cheap laxative with an extremely aggressive effect on the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. Reviews of this drug indicate very severe pain in the abdominal region that accompanies each dose of this drug.
- "Glycelax", "Glycerol" is a milder remedy than "Bisacodyl". The action is more effective than the Senade. Release form - suppositories and tablets. Promotes complete emptying of the intestine from feces within two to three hours from the time of taking the pill.
- Macrogol is a modern drug, but requires a long course of administration for at least two months. In some patients, it provokes severe pain in the abdominal region. But for a long time and effectively relieves constipation.
In its price category "Senada" is one of the best purchase options. The minimum of side effects, relative safety, does not cause diarrhea and complications - there is no equivalent analogue with the chemical composition.
Phytotherapeutic analogues of Senada
List of laxatives that have exactly the same effect due to the same substance (sennosides):
- The Sennagood contains slightly less Senna than the Senade. Due to this, a milder effect is achieved. It is recommended for use by patients with sensitive intestines, in whom even one Senade tablet causes diarrhea and diarrhea.
- Senadexin, in contrast, contains more senna. It is not recommended for use by people with low BMI, with sensitive mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. In some cases, it can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
- "Sennosides A and B" (Sennosides A & B) are sold in pharmacies singly or jointly. If possible, it is better to choose both components. They have a mild laxative effect, rarely cause pain or side effects.
- Senalex is an almost complete analogue of Senade. The instructions for use recommend that you start taking with one tablet - this will be quite enough for a painless and quick (three to four hours) bowel movement.
Advice from doctors
Here are a few recommendations to help make the reception as safe and effective as possible:
- Over time, people who regularly take the Senade develop mental dependence. It seems to them that if they do not take the pill, then the act of defecation will not occur. If the patient initially has a tendency to hypochondria and drug addiction, it is better not to resort to the help of laxatives.
- With frequent use of drugs that stimulate the intestines, blood appears in the stool. Frequent blood loss can lead to anemia. To avoid such problems, it is useful to rinse the anus with cold water (the colder the better). This will strengthen the walls of blood vessels and reduce blood loss. Ideally, the causes of constipation should be treated to avoid bleeding.
- Do not combine drinking alcohol with the reception of "Senade".
- To avoid possible abdominal pain when taking a laxative, you should start with the lowest possible dosage. In the case of Senada, this is one tablet.