General description
Senna is a stimulant laxative used in the management of constipation.
ATC codes
Medicine type
Plant-derived medicine
EML status history
First added in 1977
(TRS
615)
for
Constipation
Added in 2009
(TRS
958)
for
Palliative care
Wikipedia
DrugBank
Recommendations
Section
Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
- Oral > Liquid: 7.5 mg per 5 mL oral liquid
Indications
Section
Laxatives
- Oral > Solid: 7.5 mg (sennosides) (or traditional dosage forms)
Indications