Drug interactions between bisacodyl / magnesium citrate and Senna-gen
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|---|
| bisacodyl/magnesium citrate |
| Senna-gen (senna) |
Interactions between your drugs
There were no interactions found in our database between bisacodyl / magnesium citrate and Senna-gen - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
bisacodyl / magnesium citrate
A total of 352 drugs (1430 brand and generic names) are known to interact with bisacodyl / magnesium citrate.
- Bisacodyl / magnesium citrate is in the drug class laxatives.
- Bisacodyl / magnesium citrate is used to treat Bowel Preparation.
Senna-gen
A total of 256 drugs (901 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Senna-gen.
- Senna-gen is a member of the drug class laxatives.
- Senna-gen is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
No results found in our database - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives' category:
- bisacodyl/magnesium citrate
- senna
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
