Nchi: Misri
Lugha: Kiingereza
Chanzo: EDA (Egyptian Drug Authority)
MEMPHIS
20 mg
tablet
Purified extract of senna (equivalent to 20 mg calcium sennoside) 9 L.E
10 tablets
MEMPHIS
Treatment of constipation
2003-10-21
Trade Name: Purgaton “Tablets “ Composition: Each tablet contains Purified extract of senna (Equivalent to 20 mg calcium sennoside) Pharmacological properties: Purgaton consists of natural glycosides of senna ,sennosides A& B as the calcium salt .It is used in the treatment of habitual constipation .It increases the peristaltic movements of the colon and speeds the fecal matter through the cecum and ascending colon by diminishing the ant peristaltic waves ,resulting in decreased absorption of water and formation of soft bulky stool . Indications: Atonic constipation. Contraindications: Irritable colon and colitis, intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, acute inflammatory intestinal diseases. Dosage &administration: Adults: 2 tablets at bedtime. Children of age (6-12): 1 tablet at bed+me Children – (2-6 years old) ½ tablet once daily Children less than 2 year (not to be used) Precautions: • Hypokalemia ,hyperaldosteronism ,albuminuria ,hematuria by prolonged use of senna • Atonic colon, which is secondary to chronic use of senna. • Melanosis coli by prolonged use. Drug Interactions: Digitalis glycosides (due to loss of potassium), Antiarrhythmics indomethacin, nifedipin, estrogen. Pregnancy &lactation: The drug should not be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Packing: Boxes: containing 30 Tablets _THIS IS A MEDICAMENT_ _ _ _Medicament is a product ,which affects your health and its consumption contrary to _ _instructions is dangerous for you . _ _Follow strictly the doctor’s prescription ,the method of use and the instructions of the _ _pharmacist who sold the medicament . _ - _The doctor and the pharmacist are the experts in medicines ,their benefits and risks . _ - _Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed . _ - _Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor . _ - _Keep all medicaments out of reach of children . _ _Council of Arab Health Ministers ,Union of Arab Pharmacists . _ Soma hati kamili