What class of drug is Senna?

Senna is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.

What’s another name for Senna?

Senna is available under the following different brand names: Senokot, ExLax Regular Strength, Lax Pills, Little Tummys Stimulant Laxative Drops, Senexon, SennaGen, Senna Smooth, ExLax Maximum Strength, and SenokotXTRA.

What medications does psyllium husk interfere with?

If you are being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use psyllium supplements without first talking to your health care provider.

• Antidepressant medications, Tricyclics.
• Carbemazepine (Tegretol)
• Cholesterol-lowering medications (bile acid sequestrants)
• Diabetes medications.
• Digoxin.
• Lithium.

What medications should not be taken with Senna?

Interactions?

• Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with SENNA. Senna is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative.
• Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with SENNA. Senna can work as a laxative.
• Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with SENNA. Senna is a laxative.
• Estrogens interacts with SENNA.

Is it better to take psyllium husk at night or in the morning?

Capsules should be swallowed whole with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. It is best if you take your doses just after a meal. Never take a dose at bedtime.

What are the ingredients in Movicol?

Each 13.8g sachet of Movicol contains the following: Movicol also contains lime and lemon flavour, and acesulfame potassium as a sweetener.

How much water is in a sachet of Movicol?

When it is made into a drink with 125 mL of water, each sachet gives the equivalent of: Movicol also contains lime and lemon flavour, and potassium acesulfame as a sweetener. There are 8, 20 or 30 sachets in a box.

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How do you take Movicol?

How to take Movicol This medicine can be taken at any time with or without food. Dissolve the content of each sachet in 125ml (1/4 pint) of water and drink. Constipation: A dose of Movicol is 1 sachet dissolved in 125 ml (1/4 pint) of water. Take this 1 –3 times a day according to the severity of your constipation.