Senokot 7.5mg Tablets Adult (20 Pack) are a senna-based stimulant laxative used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation in adults aged 18 years and over.

Each tablet contains senna fruit preparations equivalent to 7.5mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B. These naturally derived compounds help stimulate the movement of the bowel, making it easier to pass stools when constipation occurs.

Constipation is a common digestive problem that may involve passing stools less frequently than usual, experiencing hard or dry stools, straining during bowel movements or feeling that the bowel has not emptied completely.

It can develop for several reasons, including changes in diet, inadequate fibre intake, insufficient fluids, reduced physical activity, changes in daily routine or the effects of certain medicines.

Senokot provides a convenient oral treatment option for adults experiencing occasional constipation when dietary changes and other first-line measures have not provided sufficient relief.

How Does Senokot Work?

Senokot contains senna, a plant-derived stimulant laxative.

The active compounds in senna, known as sennosides, are broken down by bacteria in the large intestine into substances that stimulate bowel activity.

This encourages the muscular contractions that move waste through the colon. Senna also affects the movement of water and electrolytes within the bowel, helping stools pass.

Because its action takes several hours, Senokot is usually taken at bedtime to encourage a bowel movement the following morning.

The aim is to use the lowest effective dose that produces a comfortable, soft-formed stool.

Benefits of Senokot 7.5mg Tablets

Short-Term Constipation Relief

Senokot helps relieve occasional constipation by encouraging bowel movements.

Senna-Based Active Ingredient

Contains stimulant laxative compounds derived from senna fruit.

Convenient Bedtime Administration

The tablets are taken at night, allowing time for the medicine to work.

Simple Oral Tablet Format

The 20-tablet pack is convenient for adults who prefer tablets rather than liquid or sachet formulations.

Flexible Adult Dosage

The recommended dose is one or two tablets, with new users advised to begin with the lowest dose.

What Is Senokot Used For?

Senokot 7.5mg Tablets Adult are intended for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.

Symptoms of constipation may include:

• Passing stools less often than normal.
• Hard, dry or difficult-to-pass stools.
• Straining during bowel movements.
• A sensation of incomplete bowel emptying.
• Bloating or abdominal discomfort associated with constipation.

Normal bowel habits differ between individuals. The important change is often a reduction in your usual frequency or increased difficulty passing stools.

Senokot treats the symptom of constipation but does not resolve every possible underlying cause.

Is Senokot a Natural Laxative?

Senokot contains active compounds derived from senna fruit, a plant traditionally used in laxative medicines.

Although the active ingredient comes from a plant, Senokot is still a medicine and must be used according to its licensed dosage and safety instructions.

Natural origin does not mean that a medicine is suitable for everyone or safe for prolonged use.

Who Can Take Senokot Adult Tablets?

Senokot 7.5mg Tablets Adult are intended for adults aged 18 years and over, including older adults.

They are not suitable for children or adolescents under 18 years.

Other Senokot products may have different age restrictions. Always check the exact product name and packaging before use.

When Should Senokot Not Be Used?

Do not take Senokot Adult Tablets if you:

• Are allergic to senna or any of the ingredients.
• Have a bowel obstruction, narrowing of the bowel or bowel atony.
• Have appendicitis or inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
• Have severe dehydration.
• Have unexplained or persistent abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.
• Have faecal impaction, unexplained rectal bleeding or blood in your stools.
• Have already taken another laxative and remain constipated.
• Have experienced a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than two weeks.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Have heart failure or kidney failure.

Speak to a healthcare professional if you are uncertain whether the medicine is appropriate for you.

Can Senokot Interact With Other Medicines?

Yes. Senokot may interact with medicines affected by changes in potassium levels or electrolyte balance.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take heart medicines such as digoxin, medicines for abnormal heart rhythms, medicines that prolong the QT interval, diuretics or corticosteroids.

Liquorice root preparations may also increase the risk of electrolyte disturbances when combined with stimulant laxatives.

Do not combine Senokot with another laxative unless advised by a healthcare professional.

Maintaining Healthy Bowel Habits

Senokot is intended for occasional use rather than as a replacement for healthy bowel habits.

Eating fibre-rich foods, drinking enough fluids, remaining physically active and responding to the natural urge to pass stools may help reduce constipation.

If you need laxatives regularly, consult a doctor or pharmacist to investigate the cause and discuss suitable long-term management.