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    Senna Concentrate: The Medicine at Bedtime

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    Senna concentrate is the generic name for the laxative Senokot forte. It works by altering electrolyte transport in the large intestine to cause water accumulation and increased bowel movements. Senokot forte is used to treat constipation and can be taken before surgery, but people should follow dosage instructions, stay hydrated, and see a doctor if side effects like diarrhea or cramps occur.

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    Senna concentrate is the generic name for the laxative Senokot forte. It works by altering electrolyte transport in the large intestine to cause water accumulation and increased bowel movements. Senokot forte is used to treat constipation and can be taken before surgery, but people should follow dosage instructions, stay hydrated, and see a doctor if side effects like diarrhea or cramps occur.

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    Senna concentrate is the generic name for the laxative Senokot forte. It works by altering electrolyte transport in the large intestine to cause water accumulation and increased bowel movements. Senokot forte is used to treat constipation and can be taken before surgery, but people should follow dosage instructions, stay hydrated, and see a doctor if side effects like diarrhea or cramps occur.

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    Senna concentrate is the generic name for the laxative Senokot forte. It works by altering electrolyte transport in the large intestine to cause water accumulation and increased bowel movements. Senokot forte is used to treat constipation and can be taken before surgery, but people should follow dosage instructions, stay hydrated, and see a doctor if side effects like diarrhea or cramps occur.

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    Drug Studies

    Generic name: Senna concentrate

    Brand name: Senokot forte


    Drug classification: Laxative
    Suggested Dose: 2 Tablets
    Mechanism of action: It alters water and electrolyte transport in the large intestine
    resulting in accumulation of water and increased peristalsis
    Indication: Constipation, Pre-operation
    Contraindication: Hypersensitivity, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, feve,.
    Bleeding of the stomach, intestines, or rectum
    Side effects & Adverse Effects:
     Cramping
     Diarrhea
     Nausea
     Discoloration of urine
    Nursing Intervention:
    1. Inform the patient to use for short term therapy
    2. Follow Doctor’s prescription accordingly
    3. Don't take more or less Senokot than is recommended.
    4. Don't split, chew, or crush the tablets. Swallow them whole.
    5. Inform the patient to take Senokot with a full glass of water and be sure to drink
    extra fluids (eight glasses a day) while taking this medicine.
    6. Inform patient to not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
    7. Instruct the patient to take the medicine at bedtime.
    8. Inform any health care provider if any adverse effect occurs.
    9. Inform the prescriber if you have a history of hypersensitivity to the drug
    10. Inform the patient if she missed a dose of Senokot, take it as soon as possible.

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