Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea that doesn't stop, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, decreased urination, mental/mood changes (such as confusion). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

This product is used to treat constipation. It contains 2 medications: sennosides and docusate. Sennosides are known as stimulant laxatives. They work by keeping water in the intestines, which helps to cause movement of the intestines.

To relieve occasional constipation, Senokot® Regular Strength is made from the senna plant, refined by science to be reliable. Senokot® Regular Strength can be taken at bedtime and generally helps relieve constipation in 6-12 hours. When taken at bedtime.

Senokot-S Dual Action combines the proven strength of Senokot with the gentleness of a stool softener. For occasional constipation, Senokot-S Tablets provide gentle, effective overnight relief you can count on.

Using senna for longer than 2 weeks may cause your bowels to stop functioning normally. Long-term use may also cause a serious electrolyte imbalance. Certain electrolyte imbalances can cause muscle weakness, heart problems, liver damage, and other harmful effects.

Taking your dose of Senokot® Extra Strength at bedtime is recommended to help relieve constipation overnight. Refer to the Senokot® Extra Strength Laxatives package for dosing instructions or see the chart below.

Stimulant laxatives are usually taken on an empty stomach for rapid effect. Results are slowed if taken with food. Many stimulant laxatives (but not castor oil) are often taken at bedtime to produce results the next morning (although some may require 24 hours or more).

Taking your dose of Senokot-S® at bedtime is recommended to help relieve constipation overnight.

Taking your dose of Senokot® Extra Strength at bedtime is recommended to help relieve constipation overnight. Refer to the Senokot® Extra Strength Laxatives package for dosing instructions or see the chart below.

Take senna for a few days only and no longer than a week. If you take it for longer, your body can start to rely on it, rather than your bowels doing the work on their own. If you are still constipated after taking senna for 3 days, talk to your doctor.

Senna for constipation Potter's Senna, Senokot. Senna can take 8-12 hours to have an effect. It is best taken in the evening. If you are still constipated after taking senna for three days, make an appointment to speak with your doctor.