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Senokot Tablets

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Senokot 7.5mg Tablets Adults Senna Fruit 20 Tablets | Overnight Relief For Short-term Ocassional Constipation

Senokot 7.5mg Tablets are a clinically proven, natural plant-based stimulant laxative designed to provide predictable overnight relief from short-term, occasional constipation. Formulated with standardized Senna Fruit (Cassia senna / Cassia angustifolia) pod extract, each tablet delivers 7.5mg of hydroxyanthracene glycosides (calculated as Sennoside B). These classic Senokot tablets work in harmony with your body’s natural overnight digestive rhythm, stimulating the intestinal muscles to promote a gentle, natural bowel movement the following morning.

As a trusted household choice for managing sluggish digestive transit, Senokot laxative tablets help relieve symptoms of constipation such as abdominal fullness, bloating, and hard, dry stools. Whether you are searching for senna 7.5mg tablets, senokot pills, or reliable senacot constipation relief, this standard-strength 20-tablet pack offers a precise, easy-to-dose solution for adult digestive care.

Key Features:

  • Standard Strength Herbal Relief: Contains 7.5mg Sennosides (calculated as Sennoside B) per tablet derived from natural senna pods.
  • Predictable Overnight Action: Takes 8 to 12 hours to take effect, making bedtime administration ideal for comfortable morning relief.
  • Targeted Intestinal Stimulation: Direct-acting stimulant laxative that increases colonic motility and peristaltic contractions.
  • Natural Plant-Based Origin: Formulated from purified Senna Fruit extract for reliable, natural-source constipation relief.
  • Compact 20-Tablet Pack: Ideal size for short-term occasional constipation management and travel health kits.

Mechanism of Action: How Does Senokot Work?

Understanding senokot how does it work involves a two-step colonic pathway:

  • Colonic Bacterial Cleavage: Sennoside glycosides pass through the stomach and small intestine unabsorbed. Upon reaching the colon, resident microflora enzymes cleave the sugar molecules, converting sennosides into the active compound Rhein-anthrone.

  • Myenteric Plexus Stimulation: Rhein-anthrone directly stimulates the myenteric plexus (Auerbach's plexus) within the colonic wall. This induces rhythmic propulsive contractions (peristalsis) while inhibiting fluid reabsorption, resulting in softer, easier-to-pass stools.

Ingredients:

  • Active Ingredient (per tablet): Standardized Senna Fruit (Pods) extract equivalent to 7.5mg Sennosides (calculated as Sennoside B).
  • Tablet Excipients: Calcium Phosphate, Maize Starch, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica.

How to Use & Dosage Guidance:

  • Target Users: Indicated for adults, the elderly, and children aged 12 years and over.

  • Senokot Tablet Dosage:

    • Adults, Elderly, and Children Over 12 Years: Take 1 to 2 tablets at night (at bedtime).

    • Starting Dose: It is recommended to start with 1 tablet at night and adjust to 2 tablets if required.

    • Maximum Daily Dose: Do not exceed 2 tablets (15mg Sennosides) in a 24-hour period.

  • Why Take Senokot at Night: Taking Senokot tablets at bedtime aligns with its 8 to 12-hour activation window, enabling the medication to work overnight so you can experience a normal bowel movement in the morning without disrupting your daily routine.

  • Duration: Use for a maximum of 1 to 2 weeks. If constipation persists for more than 3 days, consult a doctor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Senokot 7.5mg Tablets used for?

Senokot 7.5mg Tablets are a natural stimulant laxative used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation in adults and children over 12 years of age. They help relieve bloating, abdominal tightness, and sluggish bowel movements.

How long does Senokot take to work?

Senokot tablets typically take 8 to 12 hours to produce a bowel movement. This is why it is recommended to take your dose at bedtime so that it acts overnight for relief the next morning.

Is Senokot a laxative or a stool softener?

Senokot is a stimulant laxative, not a primary stool softener. It contains natural senna, which directly stimulates the nerves in the large intestine to encourage bowel contractions (peristalsis).

Why should you take Senokot at night?

You should take Senokot at night because senna requires 8 to 12 hours to be metabolized by colonic bacteria and stimulate bowel movement. Taking it before sleep ensures predictable relief first thing in the morning without daytime urgency.

How many Senokot tablets can I take a day?

The recommended senokot tablet dosage for adults and children over 12 is 1 to 2 tablets taken at night. Do not exceed 2 tablets (15mg total Sennosides) in a 24-hour period.

Do I need to drink extra water with Senokot?

Yes. Drinking plenty of water while taking any senokot laxative aids in softening the stool and prevents dehydration, helping the laxative work more comfortably and effectively.

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