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Senokot S

Senokot S is used for:

Relieving occasional constipation (irregularity).

Senokot S is a stool softener and laxative combination. It works by softening the stool and increasing water content to allow easier passage of the stool.

Do NOT use Senokot S if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Senokot S
• you have appendicitis, fecal impaction, blood in the stool, or a blockage of your bowel, or you have recently had abdominal surgery
• you are taking mineral oil or you have been using a laxative for longer than 1 week

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Senokot S :

Some medical conditions may interact with Senokot S . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have congestive heart failure, stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting, or if you notice a sudden change in bowel movements that continues for longer than 2 weeks

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Senokot S . However, no specific interactions with Senokot S are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Senokot S may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Senokot S :

Use Senokot S as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Senokot S at bedtime unless directed otherwise by your health care provider.
• If you miss taking a dose of Senokot S for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Senokot S .

Important safety information:

• Do not use Senokot S if the safety seal is broken or missing.
• Stop using Senokot S and contact your health care provider if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using Senokot S . These may be signs of a serious condition.
• Senokot S should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Senokot S while you are pregnant. It is not known if Senokot S is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Senokot S , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Senokot S :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; severe stomach pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include abdominal cramps; diarrhea.

Store Senokot S at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Senokot S out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Senokot S , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Senokot S is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Senokot S . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.