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Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg drug belongs to the laxative group, with the main ingredients of Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg drug being sennosides, docusate sodium. The drug is indicated in the treatment of constipation. To use the drug effectively, the patient needs to carefully study the information of the drug and strictly follow the instructions of the doctor.
1. Uses of the drug Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg
What is Senexon-s? Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg is a laxative with two main ingredients, sennosides and docusate. The ingredient Docusate in the medicine can act as a stool softener. In addition, the drug has a stimulant laxative effect and works by stimulating intestinal peristalsis causing intestinal secretions.2. Indications and contraindications for the use of Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg
Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg tablet is indicated for the treatment of occasional constipation. Senexon-s 50-8.6 medicine can also be used for other purposes but needs to be prescribed by the treating doctor.
Senexon-s 50-8.6 drug may also be contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of Senexon-s 50-8.6 drug.
3. Dosage and how to use Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg
Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg is used orally and depending on the age, as well as the severity of the disease, the appropriate therapeutic dose may be indicated.
For the treatment of preoperative colonic conditions or constipation in adults:
2 tablets with a dose of 8.6mg/tablet can be used at bedtime. Patients should not take more than 4 tablets equivalent to 34.4mg twice daily. For the treatment of children, the dose of Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg should be used from 10 to 20 mg/kg/day and taken at bedtime, and should not exceed 872 mg per day.
Children from 2 to 6 years old use Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg with a dose of 1⁄2 tablets taken at bedtime and do not take more than 1 tablet twice a day. Children 6 to 12 years old take 1 Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg tablet at bedtime and do not take more than two tablets per day. Children from 12 to 18 years old use Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg with a dose of 2 tablets taken at bedtime and no more than 4 tablets twice daily Note : The above recommended therapeutic dose for Senexon-s drug 50-8.6 mg is for reference only. Therefore, before using Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg, patients should be prescribed by a doctor.
If you miss a dose, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg, because it may cause an overdose. To overcome missed doses, patients can set alarms or ask family members to remind them.
In case of accidentally using Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg drug in excess of the prescribed amount and showing some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room or see a doctor for treatment immediately. .
4. Unexpected side effects when using Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg
Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg medicine may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, each case can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg include: flatulence, abdominal distention, diarrhea, mild nausea... These side effects may occur at the beginning of treatment. treatment or after increasing the dose of the drug. Usually, the side effects associated with Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear after only a few minutes when using Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg or may be longer within a few days. When serious side effects appear, such as: rectal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, weakness, cramps, muscle weakness, mental changes, reactions Allergic reactions... the patient should stop using Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg and seek immediate medical assistance.
Some notes when using Senexon-s 50-8.6
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using Senexon-s 50-8.6. Patients should consult a doctor, and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Senexon-s 50-8.6 may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid this situation, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previous medications including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbs, etc. The above is important information about the drug. Senexon-s 50-8.6 mg, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
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