A 47-year-old member asked:
How long before senokot (senna) takes effect?
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Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 19 years experience
Few hrs: Differs in people, but commonly expect result in 1-3 hrs.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How long before senokot (senna) take effect?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
See details: It is best to take at bedtime so it will usually work the next morning.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for senokot (senna) to work?
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Dr. Evans Priestonanswered
Pharmacology 46 years experience
Senokot (senna): If you took 2 tablets and drank plenty of water, i would expect results within 12-36 hours.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 5, 2012
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