SENOKOT

This brand name is authorized in Australia, Ecuador, Hong Kong SAR China, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, UK.

Active ingredients

The drug SENOKOT contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):

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UNII 3FYP5M0IJX - SENNOSIDES
 

The sugar moiety of the sennosides is removed by bacteria in the large intestine releasing the active anthrone fraction. This stimulates peristalsis via the submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses.

 
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Medication package inserts

Below package inserts are available for further reading:

Document Type Information Source  
 SENOKOT Syrup MPI, EU: SmPC Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)

Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC Group Classification
A06AB06 Senna glycosides A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AB Contact laxatives
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country Identification scheme Identifier(s)
AU Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme 4455L
EC Agencia Nacional de Regulación, Control y Vigilancia Sanitaria 02096-MAE-12-03
GB Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency 102688, 154425, 33879, 33883, 387142, 387518, 388718, 45518, 95504, 95540
HK Department of Health Drug Office 56454
MX Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios 093M91, 51727
NZ Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority 105
SG Health Sciences Authority 04731P
TR İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu 8690570015508, 8699543010427
ZA Health Products Regulatory Authority 28/11.5/0644, A40/11.5/0050, E/11.5/671

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