What is constipation?
Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages; it means your digestive system does not work as frequently as it should.
Constipation symptoms
The level of constipation can vary from person to person, the most common symptoms of constipation are:
- Few bowel movements (three or fewer in a week).
- Effort or pain during defecation.
- Small and/or hard feces.
- The sensation of not having completely defecated.
- Bloating or abdominal pain.
What causes constipation?
The causes of constipation can be:
- A low-fiber diet, with an excess of some foods such as dairy products, red meat, fast or processed food, caffeine, etc.
- Not drinking enough water.
- An inactive lifestyle.
- Not giving oneself enough time to go to the bathroom or resisting the impulse.
- Pregnancy.
- Hormonal changes (e.g. Menopause).
Prunelax
What is Prunelax?
Prunelax is a natural-origin laxative with Senna leaves that acts within 8 to 12 hours after it is ingested and offers maximum relief from constipation with its double effect: stimulating and softening. Prunelax stimulates bowel movement, accelerating transit and softens and lubricates feces, reducing pain when going to the bathroom.
Prunelax is presented in a wide variety of ways adapted to every need. Which is yours?
Active natural ingredients
Prunelax is an effective natural-origin laxative made with Senna leaves that alleviates occasional constipation and helps maintain regular bowel movement.
Soft relief during the night.
Prunelax at night, relief in the morning. Prunelax is a predictable and effective solution that works within 8 to 12 hours offering relief from constipation at night.
Easy to take
For quick and effective relief, adults and children of 15 years of age take 1 to 3 tablets before bed with a glass of water or juice.
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Prunelax works in 8 to 12 hours. To get results at home, we recommend taking Prunelax at night before bed.
Prunelax® can be used for up to 7 consecutive days to treat occasional constipation.
Occasional constipation is very common during pregnancy and lactation due to hormonal changes. Prunelax is not absorbed into the blood stream, so it does not become part of the placenta or breast milk. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before ingesting any type of laxatives, including Prunelax, consult a health professional.
Dependency is a process involving cerebral structures. Since Prunelax is not absorbed into the blood, it cannot make it to the brain and create dependency.
No. Tolerance means the patient should increase the dose of the medication with time so that it can continue to work. Research also shows that tolerance to stimulating laxatives is not common and there is no evidence of ricochet constipation after stopping the consumption of laxatives.
If you have more questions about Prunelax, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Active Ingredients | Laxative made of natural Senna leaves | Laxative made of natural Senna leaves | Natural laxative that contains dried plums and herbs | Dried plums and senna leaves | Concentrate prune juice and senna leaves extract | Concentrate prune juice and senna leaves extract |
Variant | Regular | Maximum Relief | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Presentation | Mini Tablets | Tablets | Tea | Jam | Liquid | Liquid |
Daily Dosage | 1 to 3 Tablets | 1 to 3 Tablets | 1 Tea Bag (30 mg) | 1 tsp (0.53 oz) |
| Adults and children over 12: 10 ml |
Works in 8 to 12 hours |
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PRUNELAX | BISACODYL | MACROGOL | PSYLLIUM | |
Active Ingredient |  Natural Senna Leaves |  Chemical |  Chemical |  Natural |
Available forms |  Tablets, Minitabs, Jam, Liquid & Tea |  Tablets, Drops & Suppositories |  Powder |  Powder |
Effect (hours) |  8 - 121 |  6 - 102 |  24 - 723 |  12 - 244 |
Maximum Relief |  Yes |  No |  No |  No |
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