Senna leaf

DB15889ApprovedInvestigationalOrganism Based Therapies

Senna leaf is a stimulant laxative indicated in the treatment of occasional constipation. A medication used to treat constipation.

Mechanism
Curator reviewed
First approval
Canada, 1997
Also known as
Alexandrian senna leaf · Cassia angustifolia leaf · Cassia angustifolia leaf extract · Cassia senna leaf · Cassia senna leaf extract
Code names
B2056

Resolves to

Clinical / RWD

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12ContraindicationsEach with its own population and attribute set
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55Marketed productsAcross 6 countries and 33 labellers
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