What is constipation? Constipation is a very common condition that affects people of all ages, sizes and races. It usually means that your digestive system isn't working as regularly or frequently as it should. The severity of constipation varies from person to person, and can reduce quality of life.¹ Natural Made of Senna leaf extract, a plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Effective Predictable relief within 8 to 12 hours by stimulating bowel's motility and fluids. Available in two convenient formats Take small, easy-to-swallow Prunelax tablets or try Prunelax Smooth, our natural fruit paste. Both formats are gluten free. Pregnancy A senna-based laxative that can be used safely during pregnancy. Certain Medications Predictable relief from constipation caused by some painkillers and other medications. Older Adults A gentle and effective way to manage constipation in older adults. Everyday Life Constipation affects up to 30% of the general population.² Reduced Physical Activity Regular exercise is important for regular bowel movements.³ Reduced physical activity can cause constipation. Stress & Anxiety Stress and anxiety can affect the gastrointestinal system and alter gut motility.4 Diet Diets low in fibre and high in saturated fat such as red meat and fast foods can cause constipation.5,6 Dehydration Dehydration due to reduced fluid intake, nausea and/or vomiting may result in fewer or more difficult bowel movements.7 Sources: 1. De Lillo AR and Rose S. Functional bowel disorders in the geriatric patient: Constipation, fecal impaction, and fecal incontinence. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 95(4):901-5. 2. Lederle FA. Epidemiology of constipation in elderly patients. Drug-utilisation and cost-containment strategies. Drugs Aging 1995 6: 465-469. 3. https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/common-causes-of-constipation 4. Chang YM, El-Zaatari M and Kao JY. Does stress induce bowel dysfunction? Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2014 8(6):583-5. 5. Sanjoaquin MA, Appleby PN, Spencer EA and Key TJ. Nutrition and lifestyle in relation to bowel movement frequency: A cross-sectional study of 20630 men and women in EPIC-Oxford. Public Health Nutr 2004 7(1):77-83. 6. Taba Taba Vakili S, Nezami BG, Shetty A et al. Association of high dietary saturated fat intake and uncontrolled diabetes with constipation: Evidence from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2015 27(10):1389-1397. 7. Shin GH, Toto EL and Schey R. Pregnancy and postpartum bowel changes: constipation and fecal incontinence. AM J Gastroenterol 2015 110(4):521-9.
