Pursennide 20mg, Occasional Constipation, Purified Senna, Sennosides 20mg, Box of 20 tablets

Indication Symptomatic treatment for constipation. This is a laxative stimulant. It helps intestinal evacuation. It is for occasional constipation. How to take this drug Dosage 1-2 coated tablets swallowed with water before going to bed. Keep to the maximum dose. Duration is capped at 8-10 days. This is short-term treatment only (8-10 days). Consult your doctor if you think the treatment is not enough. Do not increase or prolong the dose. Composition Active Ingredient: Calcium sennosides: 20 mg Per coated tablet. Other ingredients: Stearic acid, glucose, wheat starch, talc, anhydrous colloidal silica. Coating: saccharose, gum Arabic, talc, indigotine (E132), red cochineal A (E124), lauric plant fat. Format This drug is in the form of a coated tablet. Box of 20. Precautions for use This medication can lead to a potassium decrease. Combined with other medication can make it dangerous. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Special warnings NOT FOR PROLONGED USE. Occasional Constipation This can be linked to a change in lifestyle (travelling). This is short-term help. Inform of your doctor if constipation from an unexplained change in lifestyle with pain, fever, swelling of the face appears. Chronic constipation (long-term) This cannot be treated by a laxative stimulant. Can be linked to two causes: - intestine illness - an imbalance in the function of the intestine due to food habits and lifestyle. Treatment should also be alongside: - an increase in vegetable foods (green vegetables, crudities, bread, fruit...). - an increase in water and fruit juice consumption. - an increase in physical activity (sport, walking...). - defecation reflex. - addition to food. Seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Contraindications Do not take PURSENNIDE 20mg coated tablet in the following cases: - previous allergy to sennosides - certain intestine or colon illnesses: inflammatory organic colopathy (ulcer rectocolitis, Crohn’s illness) - abdominal pain (stomach pain) - chronic constipation (long-term) - for a child under 12 years of age with a prescription. Interactions with other drugs In order to avoid possible harmful interactions between several medicines, in particular class Ia anti-arrhythmic drugs (quinidine type), sotalol, amiodarone, lidoflazine and vincamine, tell your doctor and pharmacist any treatment in progress. Pregnancy and breast feeding This is strongly not recommende dduring breast-feeding as it passes into human milk. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs. Side effects Like all drugs PURSENNIDE 20mg coated tablets can cause side effects (this will not affect everyone): - possibility of diarrhoea and abdominal pain. In this case, stop treatment and consult your doctor. - possibility of hypokaliemia (insufficient potassium in the blood). - sometimes the urine can be slightly red. This discolouration is not dangerous. If you notice side effects that are not mentioned here, or if certain side effects become more severe, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose In case of an accidental overdose, STOP TREATMENT AND CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. Storage conditions No specific storage precautions.