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Standardized Senna Concentrate

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Indications

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  • Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hoursICD-10: K59.00

Dosage & administration

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Directions • do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime children under 12 years ask a doctor

Warnings & precautions

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Do not use for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 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.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
13,718 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Fatigue1,89114%
  2. 2Constipation1,42610%
  3. 3Pain1,37810%
  4. 4Nausea1,2559.1%
  5. 5Headache1,1918.7%
  6. 6Off Label Use1,0857.9%
  7. 7Diarrhoea1,0837.9%
  8. 8Dyspnoea1,0427.6%
  9. 9Pneumonia1,0187.4%
  10. 10Pyrexia9867.2%
  11. 11Drug Ineffective9216.7%
  12. 12Death9036.6%
  13. 13Vomiting8946.5%
  14. 14Asthenia8916.5%
  15. 15Back Pain8346.1%

Frequently asked questions

What is Standardized Senna Concentrate used for?
According to FDA labeling, Standardized Senna Concentrate carries indications including: Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
Note. Data for standardized-senna-concentrate is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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