Senna leaves, packet, 50g – Krasnogorskleksredstva

Composition

Senna leaves.

The leaves contain anthraglycosides,

flavonoids,

resinous substances and other biologically active substances.

Pharmacological action

A decoction of senna leaves has a laxative effect.

The effect of the drug is due to chemical irritation of anthraquinone derivatives of the intestinal mucosa receptors and a reflex increase in its peristalsis.

The therapeutic effect develops in 8-12 hours after taking the drug.

Indications

-Chronic constipation (hypo -, atony of the large intestine),

– regulation of stool in hemorrhoids and proctitis (without exacerbation), anal fissures.

Contraindications

– Hypersensitivity to the drug,

intestinal obstruction,

– abdominal pain of unknown origin,

– violation of water-electrolyte metabolism,

acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs,

– proctitis and hemorrhoid in the period of exacerbation,

– strangulated hernia,

– bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract,

uterine bleeding,

yeast infection,

– spastic colitis

– spastic constipation,

– pregnancy,

– lactation,

– children up to age 12 years.

Side effects

Possible allergic reactions, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea.

With prolonged use – colitis.

Interaction

Senna preparations reduce the absorption of tetracycline.

How to take, course of use and dosage

About 10 g (2 tablespoons) of leaves are placed in an enamel bowl,200 ml (1 cup) of hot boiled water is poured, covered with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes, then kept at room temperature until completely cooled, filtered, the remaining raw materials are squeezed out.

The volume of the resulting broth is brought with boiled water to 200 ml.

Take inside 1/2 cup in the evening after meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

Before use, it is recommended to shake the broth.

Overdose

Symptoms: diarrhea, impaired water and electrolyte metabolism.

Treatment:  symptomatic.

Special instructions

With prolonged use of senna preparations, addiction may develop, so it is advisable to alternate them with other laxatives.

The drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms).

Form of production

A mixture of pieces of leaves, petioles, stems, petals, sepals, fruit leaves and seeds.

The color is grayish-green, light-green, yellowish-green or brownish-green with patches of yellowish, whitish and brown. The smell is faint.

The taste of water extraction is slightly bitter, with a feeling of mucusiness.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry place, protected from light.

Shelf life

3 years

Active ingredient

Senna hollyleaf leaves

Dosage form

vegetable raw materials