Pros & Cons
Sennosides (Senokot) Pros and Cons
- You can purchase sennosides over-the-counter without a prescription.
- It relieves occasional constipation in 6-12 hours.
- It is safe for use in children 2 years of age and older.
- Sennosides works faster than other types of laxatives, such as docusate (Colace).
- Long-term use of sennosides for more than one week is not recommended.
- It may need to be used with other laxatives to be effective.
- Sennosides can cause bothersome side effects like stomach cramps in some people.
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