The following information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as a medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

Black-Draught Tablets [OTC]; Evac-U-Gen [OTC]; ex-lax® Maximum Strength [OTC]; ex-lax® [OTC]; Fleet® Pedia-Lax™ Quick Dissolve [OTC]; Fletcher's® [OTC]; Little Tummys® Laxative [OTC]; Perdiem® Overnight Relief [OTC]; Senexon [OTC]; Senna-Gen® [OTC]; SenokotXTRA® [OTC]; Senokot® [OTC]; SenoSol™ [OTC] [DSC]; SenoSol™-X [OTC] [DSC]; Uni-Cenna [OTC] [DSC]

Agiolax

Laxative, Stimulant

• If you have an allergy to senna or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have any of the following conditions: Intestinal blockage, belly pain, nausea, rectal bleeding, vomiting, or change in bowel habits lasting >2 weeks.

• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

• This medicine is used to treat constipation.

• Senna increases the activity of the bowel.

• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.

• This medicine should only be given for a short time.

• May be taken once or twice daily as directed.

• Take this medicine at bedtime if taking once daily.

• Mix with juice, milk, water, or sweet foods to improve taste.

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

• This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.

• Do not use this medicine for longer than 1 week unless directed by healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

• Belly pain.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals and frequent mouth care may help. Older children may suck hard, sugar-free candy.

• Cramps.

• Diarrhea.

• Change in color of urine or stool.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Blood in the urine.

• Severe belly pain.

• Severe constipation.

• Black, tarry, or bloody stools.

• Severe diarrhea.

• Feeling extremely tired, weak, or irritable; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness.

• Unusual bruising or bleeding.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2007-10-24 12:25:35.0

Modified: 2009-05-21 10:09:28.0

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