Description
CenLax contains sennosides which work as a stimulant laxative for the short term relief of occasional constipation
- This medicine should not be used in children under 12 years old
- You should not use CenLax Tablets if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
- You must talk to a doctor if you feel worse, or if there is no bowel movement after 3 days
DO NOT USE
- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you have a blockage or narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis)
- if you have paralysis or lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony
- if you have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis
- if you have severe dehydration
- if you have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g. pain, nausea or vomiting
- if you have faecal impaction or rectal bleeding for which you don’t know the cause or blood in your stools
- if you have already taken a laxative and are still constipated
- if you have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted more than 2 weeks
- if you have kidney or heart problems
- if you are pregnant or breast feeding
- if you are under 12 years of age
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
