Calcium Sennosides
Calcium Sennosides
Calcium Sennosides
Why is this medicine prescribed to you? • Keep a regular check-up schedule. Your doctor may
Calcium sennosides are prescribed to treat constipation; prescribe tests to check and monitor your progress while
also prescribed to clean out the intestines prior to a bowel under treatment with this medicine.
examination or surgery. • If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
How do you use it? medicine before going through it.
Use calcium sennosides exactly as instructed by your doctor • Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
for it to be effective. You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
• Take calcium sennosides with or without food at bedtime. experience any of these side effects with calcium
• If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it sennosides, inform your doctor immediately, especially if
immediately as you remember. However, if it is already they become severe or persistent: nausea, vomiting,
time for the next dose, just proceed with your next stomach cramps or pain, diarrhea, dizziness, weakness,
regular dose schedule. dark urine, decreased urination, irregular heartbeat,
• Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust confusion and allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty
dosage, or take it longer than prescribed. breathing and swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
• If you experience dizziness, do not drive, operate
What do you need to know before you use it? machinery or perform any activity which will need you to
• Inform your doctor or pharmacist: be alert.
- if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding; • The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy, others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
inflammatory bowel disorder (Crohn’s disease, reactions, call your doctor for advice.
ulcerative colitis), rectal bleeding, intestinal or fecal • Do not share your medicine with others even if you have
obstruction, appendicitis or symptoms of appendicitis the same disease symptoms.
(stomach/abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting), sudden
change in bowel habits lasting longer than 2 weeks, How do you handle it before and after use?
severe dehydration, sodium-restricted diet; Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
- if you are using any other prescription or over-the- moisture. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.
counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or herbal Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.
supplements.
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