Most Popular Brands: Senokot, Sennosides, Ex-lax
See also: Peri-Colace, Senna S, Senokot-S
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 | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel problems | 14 |
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1 | ||||
| Constipation | 4 | 0 | |||||
| Other | 2 | 0 |
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Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Senna. See all 13 dosages ►
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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Other
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1 | 50% |
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Course of treatment ended
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1 | 50% |
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Report created on November 22, 2009.