Senna leaves
Senna leaves: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Sennae folia
ATX code: A06AB06
Active ingredient: Senna holly leaves (Sennae acutifoliae folia)
Manufacturer: Lek C + (Russia), Krasnogorskleksredstva, OJSC (Russia), Health firm (Russia), St.-Medifarm, CJSC (Stavropol Territory, Russia), Phyto-EM agrarian-industrial company (Russia), Microgen NPO FSUE (Belorechensk, Russia)
Description and photo update: 2018-23-10
Prices in pharmacies: from 28 rubles.
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Senna leaves are a herbal preparation that has a laxative effect.
Release form and composition
Dosage forms of release of Senna leaves:
- crushed leaves (crushed vegetable raw materials): pieces of leaves, thin stems, petioles, petals, buds, flowers, sepals and unripe fruits of green or brown color of various shades with a low odor, have different shapes and pass through a sieve with holes 7 mm in diameter; the taste of the water extract is somewhat bitter, with a slimy sensation (in polypropylene / paper bags of 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 75 or 100 g, in a cardboard box 1 bag);
- leaves-powder (raw vegetable-powder): a mixture of pieces of petioles, leaves, buds, thin stems, valves of fruits and flowers of grayish-green color with yellowish blotches, with a faint odor, passing through a sieve with holes with a diameter of 2 mm; the taste of the water extract is somewhat bitter, with a slimy feeling (in filter bags of 1.5 g, in a cardboard box of 10, 20, 24, 30 or 50 filter bags).
Active ingredient: senna holly leaves - 100%.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
A decoction of senna holly leaves has a laxative effect. After taking the drug, the therapeutic effect usually develops after about 8-12 hours.
Indications for use
- constipation in a chronic course;
- hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures (for the purpose of stool regulation).
Contraindications
- intestinal obstruction;
- abdominal pain of unknown etiology;
- acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs;
- electrolyte / water metabolism disorders;
- strangulated hernia;
- exacerbation of proctitis and hemorrhoids;
- uterine bleeding;
- bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract;
- spastic colitis;
- cystitis;
- pregnancy;
- age up to 12 years;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Instructions for the use of Senna leaves: method and dosage
Senna leaves are taken orally as a decoction, preferably after meals in the evening.
To prepare the broth, about 1 tablespoon (5 g) of crushed raw materials or 2 filter bags (3 g) should be placed in an enamel / glass dish, pour 1/2 cup (100 ml) of hot boiled water and heat in a boiling water bath under a lid for 15-30 minutes, and then infuse until completely cooled at room temperature. Then you need to strain the broth, squeeze out the remaining raw materials and bring the volume to the original.
Take 1/2 glass 1 time per day.
Duration of use is from 2 to 3 weeks.
It is recommended to shake the broth before taking.
Side effects
Possible violations: flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea, allergic reactions; during a long course - colitis.
Overdose
The main symptoms: violation of water and electrolyte metabolism, diarrhea.
In cases of overdose, symptomatic treatment may be required.
special instructions
In cases of prolonged use of Senna leaves from constipation, addiction may appear, and therefore it is advisable to alternate the drug with other laxatives.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
According to the instructions, Senna leaves for constipation are not prescribed during pregnancy.
Pediatric use
For patients under 12 years of age, the drug is contraindicated.
Drug interactions
With combined use, a decrease in the absorption of tetracycline is possible.
Analogs
Senna leaves are analogous to Senadexin and Tisasen.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
The prepared broth can be stored for no longer than 2 days in a cool place.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Senna leaves reviews
According to reviews, Senna leaves are a natural, effective, fast-acting and inexpensive drug used to treat constipation. They note that it normalizes the intestines, helps cleanse the body and improve well-being. To avoid the development of adverse reactions, including the development of addiction, abdominal pain and diarrhea, you must adhere to the dosage regimen recommended in the instructions.
Price for Senna leaves in pharmacies
The approximate price for Senna leaves is:
- vegetable raw materials - powder (20 filter bags per package) - 48–72 rubles;
- shredded vegetable raw materials (1 sachet, 50 g each) - 43-60 rubles.
Senna leaves: prices in online pharmacies
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Senna leaves raw vegetable-powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. 28 RUB Buy |
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Senna leaves shredded vegetable raw material 50 g 1 pc. RUB 30 Buy |
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Senna leaves raw vegetable-powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 33 Buy |
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Senna leaves shredded vegetable raw material 50 g 1 pc. RUB 36 Buy |
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Senna leaves are ground raw. filter pack. 1.5 g 20 Pcs. RUB 49 Buy |
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Senna leaves raw vegetable-powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 49 Buy |
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Senna leaves raw vegetable-powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 49 Buy |
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Senna leaves shredded vegetable raw material 50 g 1 pc. RUB 53 Buy |
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Senna leaves shredded vegetable raw material 50 g 1 pc. RUB 53 Buy |
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Shredded senna leaves. pack 50 g RUB 54 Buy |
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Senna leaves shredded vegetable raw material 50 g 1 pc. RUB 57 Buy |
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Senna leaves are ground raw. pack 50 g RUB 65 Buy |
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Senna leaves filter pack. 1.5 g 20 Pcs. RUB 76 Buy |
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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
