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Brand Names:
Ex-lax, Sennosides, Senokot
See also:
Peri-Colace, Senna S, Senokot-S
What is Senna?
Senna is a large genus of about 250-260 species of flowering plants containing the substance anthraquinone. This is a natural laxative used as the primary ingredient in certain commercial stimulant laxatives. It can also be made as a tea using senna leaves.
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Reasons Taken
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Senna.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 50% |
| Constipation | 1 | 50% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Senna or how long patients were taking Senna before stopping.