Contraindications
Before taking Senade tablets, you should familiarize yourself with the contraindications for use. The drug should not be taken if:
- strangulated hernia;
- intestinal obstruction;
- spastic constipation ;
- abdominal pain of unknown origin;
- peritonitis;
- acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity;
- cystitis;
- disturbances of water-electrolyte metabolism;
- for uterine and gastrointestinal bleeding;
- if you have hypersensitivity to the components present in the tablets.
It is also correct to take tablets with caution in case of kidney and/or liver disease, after abdominal surgery, as well as during pregnancy or the lactation period.
Manufacturer's instructions
Long-term use of Senade in high doses may lead to:
- to the pronounced effectiveness of cardiac glycosides;
- changes in the spectrum of action of drugs against arrhythmia with the subsequent formation of potassium deficiency;
- the risk of potassium deficiency increases when combined with thiazide diuretics, drugs based on licorice root, and glucocorticosteroids.
The instructions clarify that therapeutic procedures are limited in time. Treatment is carried out for no more than 2 weeks. When taken, the standard shade of urine may change to a yellowish-brownish or reddish-purple color.
The medicine is not used for six-year-old children. During pregnancy, the use of a laxative is allowed, but only as prescribed by a doctor and with his constant monitoring. Similar rules apply to breastfeeding women.
Side effects
For the digestive system: flatulence and colicky abdominal pain are possible. In case of long-term use of the drug, nausea , diarrhea , vomiting , as well as melanin deposition in the intestinal mucosa are possible. This is especially true when the drug is used in high doses.
For the urinary system: urine discoloration, hematuria , and albuminuria .
For the cardiovascular system: there may be vascular collapse.
For metabolism: water-electrolyte metabolism may be impaired.
Dermatological reactions: Skin rash may develop.
Indications for use
Senade is a laxative that increases intestinal motility, so the indication for its use is atonic bowel movements in the following situations:
- Hypotonic (low tone) or atonic (lack of tone) constipation due to insufficient activity of the intestinal peristaltic muscles.
- Lack of urge to defecate, feeling of intestinal fullness;
- Absence of functional constipation caused by sedentary work, low physical activity, stress, climate change, poor nutrition.
- Regulation of stool for proctitis, hemorrhoids, paraprocytic inflammation, anal fissures.
- Excess weight to reduce its short course.
- How to prepare the intestines before ultrasound, x-ray and endoscopic examinations of the internal organs of the abdominal cavity.
Instructions for Senada (Method and dosage)
The laxative is taken orally once a day before bedtime with a drink or water.
Instructions for use of Senade are divided into two categories:
- dosage for children over 12 years of age and adults – one tablet once a day. If there is no effect, then you can increase the dose of the medicine to 2-3 tablets at a time;
- dosage for children from 6 to 12 years old – take the drug once a day, half a tablet. If necessary, you can increase the dose to 1-2 tablets at a time.
While the dosage selection process is taking place, you need to take the same dose for several days, gradually increasing it by half a tablet. If the maximum dosage has been reached, but bowel movements do not occur within 3 days, you should consult a doctor.
General information about constipation
Constipation is a disorder in the functioning of the large intestine, leading to difficulty emptying it. If feces become dry and hard, are excreted in small quantities, a person experiences a feeling of incomplete emptying, and bowel movements have not occurred for more than three days, then we can talk about the presence of constipation. Even one of the above symptoms allows one to make such a diagnosis, although, as a rule, all the characteristic signs are present at once. Medicine identifies constipation as a separate independent disease, but quite often it is a symptom of other pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.
Analogs
Level 4 ATX code matches:
Slabicap
Kafiol
Guttasil
Senadexin
Laxigal
Senna leaves
Herbion Laksana
Castor oil
Dulcolax
Bisacodyl
Regulax Picosulfate
Regulax
Weak
Mukofalk
Guttalax
The drug has the following analogues for the active substance:
- Glaxenna;
- Bekunis dragee;
- X Prep;
- Regulax;
- Herbion Laksana;
- Pursennyd;
- Senna;
- Tisasen;
- Senadexin;
- Ex Lax;
- Senalex.
Interaction with other drugs and alcohol
When using Senade with antiarrhythmic drugs (verapamil, digoxin, strophanthin, Egilok, Concor, Betaloc ZOK, carvedilol, anaprilin), it is necessary to monitor electrocardiographic parameters due to the possibility of reducing the level of potassium in the blood and, as a result, increasing the effect of antiarrhythmic drugs.
People taking long-acting medications should be aware that this effect may be reduced when taken together with Senade.
During treatment with Senade, alcoholic beverages should be avoided due to increased dehydration during long-term treatment of constipation.
The absorption of tetracyclines in combination with Senade is delayed.
Reviews on Senada
After analyzing multiple reviews of the pills on the Internet, we came to the conclusion that the drug acts quite mildly, but in case of an overdose, the stomach hurts very badly and the body quickly dehydrates, so you should approach the selection of your personal dose with caution. However, there is no clear indication for use; to find out how many tablets to take, you need to select the quantity individually.
Also, different people said differently about how long it takes for Senade to work. Most often it was said about 8-10 hours, but it also happened that the drug began to act after just a few hours. In any case, it is almost impossible to guess how many hours the drug takes to work, so it is recommended to refrain from urgent matters after taking it in order to avoid awkward situations.
Studying the reviews of doctors, we can come to the conclusion that another disadvantage of this laxative is addiction, which occurs quite quickly - within three months from the start of use. After this, the intestines refuse to work without this drug.
Some have tried using Senade tablets for weight loss . At the same time, they note how to take the drug for these purposes - half an hour before meals, before each meal. However, when taking Senade for weight loss, the reviews are not the most positive, which is associated with addiction to the drug, so it should be used for no more than two weeks.
What kind of pills are there for constipation?
All medications for constipation are divided according to the nature of their effect on the intestines. Senade is an irritating laxative that stimulates intestinal motility. It is believed that the irritant anti-constipation remedy is one of the most effective among similar medications. In addition, such drugs are safe for the body if not taken on an ongoing basis, as this can lead to “lazy gut” syndrome. The strong laxative effect of these drugs occurs due to chemical irritation of the receptors of the large intestine, resulting in emptying (8-10 hours after taking the drug). Irritant laxatives stimulate natural intestinal motility, as if restarting its normal activity.
Also among the classes of laxatives are osmotics, prebiotics and fillers:
- Osmotic agents retain fluid in the intestinal lumen, which helps to increase the volume of stool and soften it. Also, these drugs attract water from blood plasma and adipose tissue, resulting in the formation of osmotic pressure and the intestines emptying. Such drugs do not cause addiction and weaken muscle tone, so they can be taken for a long time, but they do not treat constipation, but have a symptomatic effect.
- Prebiotics are slow-acting laxatives. These drugs are complex carbohydrates and natural dietary fibers that cannot be digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract and enter the intestines unchanged. Such tablets for constipation have several actions at once - they provoke the growth of beneficial microflora, have a mild stimulating effect on the intestinal muscles due to weak osmotic and mild irritant effects.
- Intestinal bulking agents reach the colon undigested, where they swell to absorb water, thereby increasing the volume of stool. The intestinal walls stretch, and defecation occurs due to reflex muscle contraction. Therefore, with a sluggish intestine, they are completely ineffective.
Price at Senada
The price of constipation tablets depends on the number of laxative tablets in the package. The approximate price of 20 pieces is 20-25 rubles. And if you want to know how much a large package of 500 pieces costs, then you can buy it in different pharmacies from 531 to 663 rubles.
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
- Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan
ZdravCity
- Senade tablets 13.5 mg 500 pcs. Cipla
RUB 552 order
Pharmacy Dialogue
- Senade tablets 13.5 mg No. 20Cipla Ltd.
25 rub. order
- Senade tablets 13.5 mg No. 500 Cipla Ltd.
RUR 543 order
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Pharmacy24
- Senade 13.5 mg N500 tablets Cipla Ltd.,India/ at virobn.Mediteb Specialties Pvt.Ltd.,India
363 UAH.order - Senadex+ N12 tablets LLC Astrapharm, Ukraine
7 UAH order
- Senadex Plus No. 12 tablets LLC "Zdravofarm", Ukraine
8 UAH order
PaniPharmacy
- Senade tablets Senade tablets. 13.5 mg No. 500 India, Meditab Specialties
356 UAH. order
- Senadex-plus tab. No. 12
8 UAH order
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Relief from constipation - proper nutrition
At any age, the problem of constipation is easier to prevent than to treat. Proper nutrition and inclusion of foods that are healthy for digestion in your diet will help normalize intestinal function and the state of microflora. You need to eat more vegetables and fruits, cereals, as they contain a lot of fiber and complex carbohydrates, which help increase intestinal motility. For snacks for the same reasons, it is ideal to choose dried fruits and nuts.
Depending on the type of constipation, doctors may prescribe a special diet, but a universal dish for better bowel movements is considered to be “grater” salad, for the preparation of which you need to take 1 part of grated carrots and beets for 3 parts of shredded white cabbage. It is better not to add salt and spices to this salad, but you can sprinkle the vegetables with lemon juice and olive oil. All cabbage dishes of any variety help normalize intestinal function. At the same time, it is desirable to reduce the fat content of all dishes and products as much as possible.
