Senokot in Hong Kong: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects | Healthy Matters
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GENERIC NAME: Senna / Sennoside B
CHINESE NAME: 新來福
What is Senokot for?
Senokot is a brand product that contains Senna (sennoside B), which is a type of stimulant laxative. It stimulates bowel movement by increasing the activity of the intestines, hence used to treat constipation. Senokot normally works in 8-12 hours.
Senokot is taken orally as tablets. Dose can be repeated on a daily basis until bowel action is restored.
2-4 tablets once at bedtime, in order to have a bowel movement the next morning. Initially, start at a low dose and slowly increase.
For children between 6-12:
Common side effects of Senokot include stomach discomfort and diarrhoea.
People who are allergic to any component of Senokot.
– Senokot is solely used for constipation, not for any other indications like weight management.
– Avoid long-term use as it may cause slowing down of bowel movement after withdrawal. If there is no bowel movement after three days of use, consult your doctor.
Senokot should be taken at bedtime in order to provide overnight relief of constipation.
Some common medications Senokot may interact with:
Where to buy Senokot in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong, Senokot is an over-the-counter medicine and can be purchased without a prescription from any retail outlet in Hong Kong. This includes grocery stores, convenience stores, medicine shops, and pharmacies. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For detailed information about the use of Senokot in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.