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Senna Leaf

Senna leaf preparations can be used short term for occasional constipation. The AGA guideline suggests senna over management without senna in adults with chronic idiopathic constipation, but the certainty of evidence is low.

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Occasional Constipation

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The EMA monograph supports short-term use of senna leaf preparations for occasional constipation. Evidence and guidance are for the preparation and population described, not all senna products or chronic constipation.

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Household preparations

Safety information

Get medical help if nHS lists abdominal side effects as common enough to matter when using senna for constipation. Get medical help if the AGA guideline notes senna commonly causes cramping and abdominal discomfort.

Caution

Get medical help if nHS lists abdominal side effects as common enough to matter when using senna for constipation.

Caution

Get medical help if the AGA guideline notes senna commonly causes cramping and abdominal discomfort.