Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup – Gentle Laxative for Constipation Relief

Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup provides gentle, effective relief from occasional constipation that works within 8–12 hours. It contains purified senna extract — a natural laxative that gently stimulates the bowel muscles for predictable, comfortable relief.

• Works within 8–12 hours
• Contains calcium sennosides equivalent to 7.5mg/5ml total sennosides
• Suitable for adults and children over 12 years
• Laxative for the relief of occasional or non-persistent constipation

You Must Be Aged Over 18 Years to Purchase This Product. Maximum order quantity of 1 bottle per order.

Directions For Use

• Adults, including the elderly and children over 12: One to two 5ml spoonfuls taken at bedtime.
• Children aged 6–12 years (under medical advice only): One 5ml spoonful.
• Children aged 2–6 years (under medical advice only): Half to one 5ml spoonful in 24 hours.

Adults should take as a single dose at bedtime. Children should take in the morning. Normally sufficient to take up to two or three times a week. Use for more than 1–2 weeks requires medical supervision.

Active Ingredients

Each 5ml of Senokot Syrup contains:

• Calcium sennosides equivalent to 7.5mg per 5ml total sennosides (calculated as sennoside B)
• Ethanol (present in Prune Flavouring) — 6.9mg/5ml
• Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate — 9mg/5ml
• Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate — 2mg/5ml
• Maltitol liquid — 1.5g/5ml

Other excipients: Potassium sorbate (E202), Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), Maltitol liquid (E965), Xanthan gum, Anti-foam (Medical C) emulsion, Prune flavour (ethanol), Citric acid anhydrous, Purified water.

Warnings

• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Do not use if you are allergic or have a hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
• Not to be used by children under 12 without medical advice.
• Should not be given when any undiagnosed acute or persistent abdominal symptoms are present.
• If there is no bowel movement after three days, consult a doctor.
• If laxatives are needed for more than 5 days in a row or abdominal pain persists, consult a doctor.
• Long-term use of laxatives should be avoided. If stimulant laxatives are taken for longer than a brief period, this may lead to impaired intestinal function and laxative dependence.

Precautions for Special Groups

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Please also consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medication or have a medical condition.

Common Side Effects

Some common side effects include abdominal cramps or pain.

Storage

• Do not store above 25°C.
• Do not freeze.

Please read the accompanying patient information leaflet carefully before using this product. Only use as intended — in the event of misuse, seek medical advice.

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