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  Summary

  • Relief of constipation reported in over 50 clinical studies
  • 8,500 patients studied — from children to adults
  • Recommended by physicians & pharmacists for over 45 years
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How do you know that Senokot® Laxatives work? Because senna laxatives been studied — and proven to relieve constipation — in over 8,000 patients participating in over 50 clinical trials.

These studies encompassed a wide variety of subjects, including: hospitalized patients, post-surgical patients, patients over 60, postpartum patients,* pediatric patients** and patients suffering from chronic and drug-induced constipation.

It's no wonder physicians and pharmacists have been recommending Senokot® Laxatives for over 45 years.

Drug-induced Constipation 96% efficacy
(424 of 441 patients)
Postsurgical Patients 95% efficacy
(262 of 278 patients)
Postpartum Patients* 94% efficacy
(5,566 of 5,933 patients)
Hospitalized Patients 93% efficacy
(571 of 617 patients)
Chronic Constipation 93% efficacy
(594 of 639 patients)
Pediatric Patients** 96% efficacy
(281 of 293 patients)

Of these more than 8,000 patients treated with senna laxatives, 151 were treated with a combination of senna and docusate sodium, which are the active ingredients in Senokot-S® Tablets.
*As with any drug, patients who are pregnant or nursing a baby should seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.
**Under 2 years of age, seek advice from a health care provider.

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