Senokot S Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Senokot S may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Senokot S - for the Consumer

Senokot S

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Senokot S. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Senokot S:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; severe stomach pain.

Side Effects by Body System

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects of docusate have included gastrointestinal cramping.

Gastrointestinal side effects of senna have included esophageal impaction and duodenal bezoars. These effects have been reported in patients receiving a bulk laxative product containing 82% psyllium and 18% senna (commercially available as Perdiem Overnight Relief).

Hypersensitivity

One case has been reported involving a factory worker who developed IgE-mediated asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis five months after exposure to senna.

Hypersensitivity side effects of senna have rarely included occupational sensitization to senna.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects of docusate have included at least one case report of hypomagnesemia.

Metabolic abnormalities reported include hypomagnesemia in one woman who took docusate chronically throughout her pregnancy. Magnesium levels returned to normal following discontinuation of docusate.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects of senna have rarely included finger clubbing.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects of docusate have included rash.

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