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Senna is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Senna depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Senna is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Senna safe for pregnant women?
Senna may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Senna again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Senna safe during breastfeeding?
Senna is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Senna on the Kidneys?
Senna is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Senna on the Liver?
Senna is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Senna on the Heart?
Using Senna does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Senna should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Senna unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Senna habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Senna is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Senna since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Senna is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Senna cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Senna
Taking Senna with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Senna
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Senna with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1131
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 675