Senna

aka sennosides

Administration

• Type: Laxative
• Dosage Forms:
• Routes of Administration: Oral
• Common Trade Names: Sennakot

Adult Dosing

• 17.2mg 1-2 times per day

Pediatric Dosing

• 2-6y: 4.3mg 1-2 times per day
• 6-12y: 8.6mg 1-2 times per day

Special Populations

• Pregnancy Rating: A
• Lactation risk: infant risk minimal

Renal Dosing

• Adult:
• Pediatric:

Hepatic Dosing

• Adult:
• Pediatric:

Contraindications

• Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

• Electrolyte abnormalities
• Nephritis

Common

• Abdominal pain/cramping, diarrhea

Pharmacology

• Half-life:
• Metabolism:
• Excretion:

Mechanism of Action

• Stimulates colonic motility

See Also

• Constipation