Laxsenna Tablet is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Bacfo Pharmaceuticals India Limited. It is mainly used to treat Constipation.
Uses and dose
Laxsenna tablet Indication: Constipation
Dosage: Mild constipation- 2 tablets at bedtime with warm water, Chronic constipation 2 tablets twice a day for 3 days followed by 2 tablets at bedtime with warm water, pregnancy constipation – 1 tablet at bedtime.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Duration
How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
Ingredients
Laxsenna tablet Ingredients:
Each tablet contains in mg of
Sanayi – Crotalaria Verrucosa Linn – 200 mg – It is useful for treating indigestion, laryngitis, Kapha and Pitta imbalance disorders.
Nishotha – Operculina turpethum – 100 mg – Widely used to easy bowel movements, relieves constipation, indigestion, bloating, inflammation.
Shunti – Zingiber officinale – 75 mg – It improves digestion, abdominal colic pain, gaseous distention.
Yashtimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra – 5 mg
Processed in extracts of Trikatu Juice.
Side effects
Laxsenna tablet Side effects:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Package, manufacturer and shelf life
Presentation: 10 tablets
Manufactured By: Bacfo Pharmaceuticals India Limited
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
