Sennosides (Senokot) Side Effects

Possible side effects of sennosides are listed below. Call your doctor if these side effects are severe or persistent after a few days.

• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort or cramps
• Fainting
• Brown colored urine

Rarely, sennosides can cause more serious side effects. Stop taking sennosides and contact your doctor right away or seek emergency medical care if you develop:

• Rectal bleeding

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of sennosides. Tell your doctor if the adverse effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Sennosides (Senokot) Overdose: In case of an overdose, call your doctor or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 immediately. Call 911 if a person has trouble breathing, cannot be awakened, has collapsed, or has had a seizure.

Source: FDA