• Constipation (max 1 week use):
    • Adults & ≥12 years: PO 2-4 tabs OD/BD
      • Max: 4 tabs BD
    • 2-5 years: PO ½-1 tab OD/BD
      • Max: 1 tab BD
    • 6-11 years: PO 1-2 tabs OD/BD
      • Max: 2 tabs BD

Tablet: 7.5mg

It should produce a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours after you take it

Stimulant laxative

It increases peristalsis

  • Nausea
  • Abdominal distension
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Flatulence
  • Diarrhea
  • Urine discoloration
  • Melanosis coli
  • Hypersensitivity
  • GI obstruction or perforation
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen
  • Acute intestinal inflammation (Crohn’s disease)
  • Fecal impaction
  • GI or rectal bleeding

None restricted

                          Drug Status

Availability OTC
Pregnancy Safe to use
Breastfeeding Safe to use
Schedule Not controlled
BRAND NAME STRENGTH FORMULATION PACK SIZE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR
Laxton 7.5mg Tablet 100’s Inga Labs Sai Pharma
Senna 7.5mg Tablet 50’s Cosmos Ltd Cosmos Ltd