Clinical reference
Laxative, stimulant · Anthraquinone stimulant laxative · Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Family Medicine
Senna and its active metabolites (sennosides) are stimulant laxatives used for short-term relief of constipation. Products are available over the counter in multiple strengths and formulations. Some are labeled by mg of senna extract (e.g., syrups 176 mg/5 mL or 218 mg/5 mL; tablets 187, 217, 374 mg), where 187 mg senna extract ≈ 8.6 mg sennosides. Others…