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Can children take Senokot®?

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Yes. Children aged 6 to 12 can take Senokot® in tablet form and syrup. For children 2 to 5 years of age, the syrup is recommended. To ensure proper use in children, refer to the dosing recommendations, and always read the package instructions.

Why Use Senokot®?

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For those times when constipation is a concern, natural source Senokot® can provide comfortable relief. Known and recommended by healthcare professionals for over 45 years, Senokot® laxatives are derived from a natural source and work overnight, so they can be conveniently taken a bedtime.

Is there gluten in Senokot®?

Senokot.ca: FAQs
No, Senokot® and Senokot®•S are gluten-free. Please see prescribing information for list of ingredients.

What is the difference between Senokot® and Senokot®•S?

Senokot.ca: FAQs
Senokot® is a natural source laxative (standardized sennosides). Senokot®•S is a natural source laxative plus a stool softener (standardized sennosides + docusate sodium). When constipation is accompanied with hard, dry stools, the Senokot®•S combination can help provide more comfortable relief by also softening the stool.

What can I expect if I take one dose of Senokot®?

Senokot.ca: FAQs
Taking the dosing recommendations of two Senokot® tablets at bedtime should help provide relief of constipation overnight. The maximum dose is 4 tablets twice daily for adults. If your stools are hard and dry, Senokot®•S provides the added benefit of a stool softener.

How long do I have to take Senokot® before I will notice any relief?

Senokot.ca: FAQs
You should experience overnight relief. However, some people find repeating the dose the next day or night helpful. For certain types of constipation, such as drug-induced doses may have to be repeated regularly.

Can seniors use Senokot®?

Senokot.ca: FAQs
Natural source Senokot® provides comfortable, overnight relief, making it a good choice for seniors. Available in a variety of forms, Senokot® can provide the most convenient form for the elderly. Tablets are sugar-free, sodium-free, gluten-free and tartrazine-free. Tablets are small and easy-to-take, while the syrup provides a pleasant tasting alternative especially for the elderly. To ensure proper use, refer to the dosing recommendations and always read the package instructions.

Can Senokot® be taken during pregnancy?

Senokot.ca: FAQs
Yes, Senokot® can be taken during pregnancy. Before taking any laxatives during pregnancy consult your physician. Senokot®in tablet form, syrup and Senokot®•S can be taken during pregnancy. To ensure proper use, refer to the dosing recommendations and always read the package instructions. Senokot®•S can also be taken during pregnancy, which provides the benefits of Senokot®, plus the stool softener for added comfort.

Is Senokot® covered by drug plans?

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Some private and public drug plans cover Senokot® (e.g. Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary) and or Senokot®•S. Please check with your plan's Benefits Manager.

Can I have children?

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MS does not affect conception, pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. Furthermore, neither pregnancy nor childbirth has an effect on a woman's level of MS-related disability. It is important, however, that women with MS who are thinking about starting a family talk with their physicians about any prescribed medications that may not be safe for use during conception or pregnancy.

What About Infants And Children?

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Do you treat children?

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Do you help all children?

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Can children take FLONASE?

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