Thread: Senokat Orange

I am still not very regular at all, despite eating flax seeds in a regular basis and include one tablespoon a day of wheat bran into my foods. I went to the pharmacy the other day and bought some Senokat Orange drink. I checked and it is gluten and sugar free. Does anyone else take this? You are supposed to take 2 a day I have been taken them for two days and still waiting.

Thanks Maggie, I will up my water to see if it makes a difference. I had a look at this product and it does seem to be made up of fibre, I don't think it contains senna. Here is the info for the product:

Fybogel Orange Natural Fibre Drink
Gently relieves constipation and maintains regularity
Fybogel Orange high fibre drink is an easy and pleasant tasting way to increase the
fibre in your diet helping your digestive system work more efficiently and gently
relieving constipation the natural way. As it works naturally with your body it takes
care of constipation without undue straining, discomfort or unnatural urgency, helping
to restore and maintain regularity.
WHY SHOULD I TAKE FYBOGEL ORANGE?
A lack of fibre in the diet is one of the main causes of bowel irregularity. Fybogel
Orange is high in natural fibre which will help you to restore and maintain your bodys
regularity. Fybogel Orange is also recommended wherever increased fibre is needed
in your diet to help relieve constipation ? this includes constipation during pregnancy
or when breastfeeding. It is also recommended to help maintain a normal bowel
function among patients suffering from any of the following conditions: irritable bowel
syndrome; colostomy or ileostomy; haemorrhoids (piles); anal fissure; persistent
diarrhoea associated with diverticular disease; ulcerative colitis.
DO NOT TAKE FYBOGEL ORANGE IF:
Your doctor has told you that you are suffering from a blockage of the bowel
(intestinal obstruction or faecal impaction) or muscle weakness of the bowel wall
(colonic atony), or your doctor has told you that you have phenylketonuria, because
the product is sweetened with aspartame, or you are allergic to any of the
ingredients.
WHAT SIDE EFFECTS MAY OCCUR?
Due to the increased fibre intake of your diet you may experience flatulence or
bloating during the first few days of taking Fybogel Orange. These effects should
lessen as you continue to take Fybogel Orange. If you find these symptoms
particularly troublesome you can take just one dose of Fybogel Orange for a few
days. If you have any other symptoms after taking this product, tell your doctor or
pharmacist.
HOW TO PREPARE FYBOGEL ORANGE DRINK:
Fill a glass with approximately 150ml (1/4 pint) of cold water. Add the required
amount (see dosage below). Stir well and drink straight away.
DOSAGE:
Adults and children over 12: 2 level 5ml spoonfuls of Fybogel Orange in the morning,
and evening, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Children 6-12: ? - 1 level 5ml spoonful, morning and evening depending on age and
size.
Children under 6 years: To be taken only on medical advice, ? - 1 level 5ml spoonful,
depending on age and size, morning and evening. Do not take Fybogel Orange
without water.
If you accidentally take too much, drink plenty of water. If symptoms persist, consult
your doctor. Do not take more Fybogel Orange than directed. Store dry below 30?C.
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack (EXP month/year).
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Each unit dose of granules (2 level 5ml spoonfuls) contains 3.5g Ispaghula husk B.P.
in an orange flavoured base containing aspartame and saccharin sodium
sweeteners, potassium bicarbonate, beta-carotene colour, sodium bicarbonate,
povidone and citric acid.
Fybogel Orange is sugar free.
PL 00063/0026
Manufacturer and MA holder:
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Hull HU8 7DS
Last revised November 2001

If you're eating a good amount of flax & bran & plenty of green leafy vegetables and still not regular, I'd look first to how much water you're getting each day.