Senna has a long history of use in herbal preparations, and Actor Pharmaceuticals builds it into a small coated tablet with plum extract for flavour. The 30 count is the standard box, the one most households settle on.
Taken at bedtime it gives predictable overnight results, usually inside 8 to 12 hours, with no mixing, measuring or unpleasant aftertaste to deal with.
- Pack size: 30 tablets (mid-size of the three New Zealand pack sizes)
- Active: Senna alexandrina leaf extract 75 mg per tablet, equivalent to sennosides B 15 mg
- Natural plum extract is included for flavouring only, not as an active
- Onset: works in 8 to 12 hours; may be taken for up to 7 consecutive days
- Storage: store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Works in 8 to 12 hours, so a tablet at bedtime acts by morning
- Naturally derived senna in small, easy to swallow tablets
- Mid-size 30 pack, the standard box between the 20 and the 50
- Plant based, vegan friendly and free from gluten and lactose
- Each tablet contains: - Senna alexandrina leaf extract, 75 mg - Equiv. Sennosides B, 15 mg - Equiv. Dry Senna Leaf, 1.275 g Also contains natural plum extract (for flavouring only). Free-from / allergens: the brand states the tablets are plant based, vegan friendly, gluten free and lactose free. A full excipient list is not published. Source: prunelax.com.au product page, cross-checked against NZ retailer listings reproducing the pack text (Net Pharmacy, Unichem, Bargain Chemist). Please check the manufacturer's label before use, as ingredient lists and formulations can be changed by the manufacturer at any time.
Before using laxatives, drink plenty of water and increase your fibre intake. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional before taking laxatives. Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea are present. Prolonged use of any laxative is undesirable and may cause serious bowel problems. Does not help with weight loss. Excessive use can be harmful. Use in children under 12 years is not recommended. Do not use if the blister pack is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30 degrees Celsius.
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