Boots Alternatives Laxative Tablets
(Aloin, Cascara Bark Extract, Senna Leaf)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- You must contact a pharmacist or doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains a combination of herbal ingredients which have been used for their laxative effects.
It can be used to relieve occasional constipation.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children of 12 years and over.
However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine (see “What is in this medicine”)
- If you have severe stomach pain which may be caused by appendicitis, an obstruction in your intestine or other causes
- If you have inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease or are dehydrated
- If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sucrose)
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have stomach pain, nausea and vomiting as well as constipation
- If you need to use a laxative every day
- If you have kidney problems
Other important information
Try to use changes in diet and bulk forming medicines to control your constipation before using this medicine. And then only use this medicine for a few days.
If you use incontinence pads change the pads more often when taking this medicine.
Information about some of the ingredients in this medicine: Sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217) and sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
If you take other medicines
Before you take these tablets make sure you tell your pharmacist or doctor about ANY other medicines that you are using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Medicines for heart problems or heart rhythm problems
- Water tablets
- Corticosteroids (used for many conditions such as pain, swelling, allergy, asthma, rheumatism and skin problems)
- Liquorice root
- Medicines which may cause changes to your heart beat.
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines talk to your pharmacist or doctor. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take one or two tablets at night.
Swallow the tablets with water.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended.
If you need to use laxatives every day, or you have stomach pain that does not go away, talk to your doctor.
If symptoms worsen at any time, or do not go away within 7 days, talk to your doctor.
If you take too many tablets: Talk to a doctor straight away. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
- Severe raised, red, itchy skin that may affect part or all of the body
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Stomach pain, cramps, loose motions (if you get these effects you should reduce the amount of tablets you are taking)
- Red coloration of the urine, or coloration of the lining of the gut
If you take this medicine for a long time you may get:
- Changes in the water and salt balance in the blood, which can lead to kidney problems such as blood or protein in the urine
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Do not use after expiry date shown on the packaging.
What is in this medicine
Each coated tablet contains Aloin 10 mg, Cascara Bark Dry Extract 130 mg, Senna Leaf 32 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the tablets also contain calcium phosphate, pregelatinised maize starch, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate. The tablet coating contains opaseal (containing polyvinyl acetate phthalate, ethyl acetate, stearic acid), sucrose, calcium carbonate, acacia, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow beeswax, carnauba wax, mastercote brown (containing red and black iron oxide (E172), hydrochloric acid, sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217), sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219)), talc.
The pack contains 60 brown, circular sugar coated tablets.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared November 2009
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