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Medicines senna fruit extract + senna pods tinnevellyQuestion & answer

senna fruit extract + senna pods tinnevelly · Medicine question

Does senna fruit extract + senna pods tinnevelly cause weight loss?

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Answer

No. Stimulant laxatives do not reduce calorie or nutrient absorption; apparent weight loss from misuse may reflect dehydration.

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Senokot 7.5 mg Tablets 12 Years Plus — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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