Senna 470mg (100 capsules) by NOW Supplements

Used in herbal medicine for the short-term relief of occasional constipation

Gentle action and whole herb

Product Description
Senna (Cassia angustifolia) is a small shrub found predominantly in Egypt, India and the Arabic nations. It has traditionally been used as an herbal laxative to support regularity and for the relief of occasional constipation. Our NOW® natural and organic Supplements are an effective way to ensure you and your loved ones are getting essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients for daily optimal health. Since 1968, NOW has been making top quality products that are tested to the highest standards to empower people to lead healthier lives. Our promise – what is on the label, is precisely what is in the bottle.

Suggested Use: Adults and Adolescents 11 and over: Take one capsule 3-4 times per day. Allow for at least 6 to 12 hours for laxative effect to occur. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products. Take a single dose at bedtime. Take two to three times per week. If results are not observed, the frequency of use may be increased up to once daily. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 7 days.

Each capsule contains:
Organic Senna (Cassia angustifolia) (Leaves) … 470mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule (hypromellose, water), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, or other medications or health products that may aggravate electrolyte imbalance, or if you have a kidney disorder, or are taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have faecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever, or if symptoms persist or worsen. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, and/or diarrhoea. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and/or if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes. Hypersensitivity is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.