Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Senna

Generic name
Senna
Brand name
ATC Code
A06AB06

Pharmacokinetics in children

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Constipation
  • Oral
    • 1 year up to 6 years
      [1]
      • Prunacolon 5 - 10 ml/day in 1 - 2 doses.
    • 6 years up to 18 years
      [1] [3] [4]
      • Prunacolon: 10 ml/day in a single dose.
        Sennocol: 185-370 mg/day in a single dose.
        X-praep: 10-20 mg/day in 1-2 doses

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

GFR ≥10 ml/min/1.73m2: Dose adjustment not required.

GFR <10 ml/min/1.73m2: A general recommendation on dose adjustment cannot be provided.

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The complete list of all undesirable drug reactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Side effects in children

Abdominal pain, abdominal cramps. Severe rashes and blisters may form in the perianal area if small children ingest such amounts that diarrhea occurs. The risk of this side effect is higher in children who are not yet toilet trained.

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

Long-term use is not recommended due to permanent damage to colon mucosa, such as melanosis coli. Another risk is the occurrence of irreversible damage to the bowel myenteric plexus, which can negatively affect motility. This risk arises especially with long-term use, so it is recommended to limit the use to a maximum of 5 days.
Few studies have been conducted into the effectiveness and side effects of the "other laxatives", including senna. Since they are rarely used in practice and due to the lack of evidence, these products are not recommended as the first choice.

X-Praep syrup contains alcohol.

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Interactions

The complete list of all interactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

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References

  1. Mylan Healthcare B.V, SmPC Sennocol (RVG 03184) 14 okt 2019, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl
  2. NVK, Richtlijn Obstipatie bij kinderen van 0-18 jaar, www.nvk.nl, 2015
  3. Spiller HA et al, Skin breakdown and blisters from senna-containing laxatives in young children, Ann Pharmacother, 2003, May;37(5), 636-9
  4. Mylan Healthcare B.V, SmPc X-praep (RVG 07207) 20 mrt 2019, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl

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