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Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a laxativeQuébec regulation does not allow pharmacist-owners to award PC Optimum bonus points on any medication or activity related to the practice of pharmacy.
Product information is provided by the product vendor. This content is a summary for informational purposes only and does not have all possible information about this product. It should not be used as a substitute for advice from health care professionals, as this information alone does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. For more detailed information on this product, including reported and possible side effects and contraindications, refer to the manufacturer's monograph, or speak with a health care provider.
The senna is the main ingredient of this herbal tea. Its action targets the large intestine by boosting the peristaltic movements. As a result, it accelerates the intestinal transit. The buckthorn bark supports the laxative effects by stimulating the muscle tissue of the intestines and enables the bowel movement. Finally, coriander and fennel seeds help with digestive troubles such as bloating.
ADULTS: Use one bag per cup water. Pour the boiling water and allow to steep for 4 to 6 minutes. Take two to three times per week. If results are not observed, the frequency of use may be increased up to once daily. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products. Take a single dose at bedtime. Allow at least 6 to 12 hours for laxative effect to occur.<br><strong> Warnings</strong></br>Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, or prior to use if you are taking heart medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmics, thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, any other medication or health product that may aggravate the imbalance in electrolyte levels, if you have kidney problems, faecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever, if you have liver or gallbladder disease and/or intestinal obstruction, if you are taking products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetylsalicylic acid
(ASA) or other salicylates, if you are taking blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder. If you have asthma, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhea.
Contra-indications: Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes or diarrhea. Undesirable effects known: Discontinue use if hypersensitivity occurs. Meadowsweet contains salicylate, avoid if hypersensitivity to this ingredient.
Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a laxativeQuébec regulation does not allow pharmacist-owners to award PC Optimum bonus points on any medication or activity related to the practice of pharmacy.
Product information is provided by the product vendor. This content is a summary for informational purposes only and does not have all possible information about this product. It should not be used as a substitute for advice from health care professionals, as this information alone does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. For more detailed information on this product, including reported and possible side effects and contraindications, refer to the manufacturer's monograph, or speak with a health care provider.
The senna is the main ingredient of this herbal tea. Its action targets the large intestine by boosting the peristaltic movements. As a result, it accelerates the intestinal transit. The buckthorn bark supports the laxative effects by stimulating the muscle tissue of the intestines and enables the bowel movement. Finally, coriander and fennel seeds help with digestive troubles such as bloating.
ADULTS: Use one bag per cup water. Pour the boiling water and allow to steep for 4 to 6 minutes. Take two to three times per week. If results are not observed, the frequency of use may be increased up to once daily. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products. Take a single dose at bedtime. Allow at least 6 to 12 hours for laxative effect to occur.<br><strong> Warnings</strong></br>Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, or prior to use if you are taking heart medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmics, thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, any other medication or health product that may aggravate the imbalance in electrolyte levels, if you have kidney problems, faecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever, if you have liver or gallbladder disease and/or intestinal obstruction, if you are taking products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetylsalicylic acid
(ASA) or other salicylates, if you are taking blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder. If you have asthma, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhea.
Contra-indications: Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes or diarrhea. Undesirable effects known: Discontinue use if hypersensitivity occurs. Meadowsweet contains salicylate, avoid if hypersensitivity to this ingredient.
