Country: South Africa
Language: English
Source: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
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INDICATIONS [/za_1209.html#1] [/za_1209.html#1] [/za_1209.html#1] CONTRA-INDICATIONS [/za_1209.html#1] [/za_1209.html#1] DOSAGE [/za_1209.html#1] [/za_1209.html#1] SIDE-EFFECTS [/za_1209.html#1] [/za_1209.html#1] PREGNANCY [/za_1209.html#1] OVERDOSE [/za_1209.html#1] IDENTIFICATION [/za_1209.html#1] [/za_1209.html#1] PATIENT INFORMATION HAMBURG TEA SCHEDULING STATUS: Not scheduled PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): HAMBURG TEA COMPOSITION: Each 550 mg contains: SENNA Leaves 537,5 mg PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A 11.5 Laxatives. PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION: Promotes bowel movement by one or more direct actions on the intestine. INDICATIONS: Hamburg Tea is indicated for the treatment of occasional constipation and for use as a bowel cleansing regimen preparing the patient for surgery, or the colon for x-ray or endoscopic examination. CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Sensitivity to senna. Intestinal obstruction or undiagnosed abdominal symptoms. WARNINGS: HAMBURG TEA SHOULD NOT BE USED IN THE PRESENCE OF ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING OR FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN 1 WEEK, UNLESS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR. IF YOU HAVE NOTICED A SUDDEN CHANGE IN BOWEL HABITS THAT HAS PERSISTED FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN 2 WEEKS OR HAVE RECTAL BLEEDING OR FAILURE TO HAVE A BOWEL MOVEMENT AFTER USE OF A LAXATIVE, THIS MAY BE INDICATIVE OF A SERIOUS CONDITION. DISCONTINUE USE AND CONSULT A DOCTOR. FREQUENT OR PROLONGED USE OF HAMBURG TEA MAY RESULT IN DEPENDENCE ON LAXATIVES AND LOSS OF NORMAL BOWEL FUNCTION. DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE: ADULTS: LEAVES: One medicine measureful [550 mg] taken night and morning in the form of a tea as indicated below. CHILDREN [OVER THE AGE OF 6 YEARS]: One quarter to one half the adult dose taken as Read the complete document