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Warnings

Do not use

• Laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that continues over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

What you need to know before you take Senokot 7.5mg Tablets

Do not take if you: – are allergic to any of the ingredients (for a full list of ingredients, see section 6) – have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis). – have paralysis or a lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony). – have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. – have severe dehydration. – have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g pain, nausea, or vomiting. – have faecal impaction or rectal bleeding for which you don’t know the cause, or blood in your stools. – have already taken a laxative and are still constipated. – have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks. – are pregnant or breast-feeding. – have kidney or heart failure. – are under 12 years of age. Does this help with weight loss? Stimulant laxatives (including Senokot 7.5mg Tablets 12 Years Plus) do not help with weight loss. They do not reduce the absorption of calories or nutrients. They can cause watery stools (diarrhoea), abdominal cramps and dehydration. Dehydration can seem like weight loss.Overuse of laxatives may damage your health by: – Causing disturbances of electrolyte and mineral balances. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus are electrolytes and minerals that are present in very specific amounts necessary for proper functioning of the nerves and muscles, including those of the colon and heart. Upsetting this delicate balance can cause incorrect functioning of these vital organs. – Severe dehydration may cause tremors, weakness, blurry vision, fainting, kidney damage, and, in extreme cases, death. Dehydration often requires medical treatment. – Overuse of laxatives can cause the colon to stop reacting to usual doses of laxatives so that larger and larger amounts of laxatives may be needed to produce bowel movements. – Laxative dependency occurs from overuse. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if: – you suffer from kidney disorders. – you are taking medicines for a heart condition (e.g. cardiac glycosides, antiarrhythmic medicines e.g quinidine) medicines inducing QT elongation, diuretics, adrenocorticosteroids or liquorice root preparations.