Table of contents:
- What is Senade and how does it affect the body
- Advantages and disadvantages
- How long does the drug take effect
- How to take Senade?
- Contraindications and side effects
- The cost of the drug
- Weight loss results, reviews
- Drug analogs

2023 Author: Alfred Shackley | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:14
Recently, more and more people are trying to lose those extra pounds at the expense of drugs. There are a huge number of them, and the herbal preparation Senade is very famous for losing weight.
What is Senade and how does it affect the body
This drug is an herbal laxative. One of the main components is hay leaves, which are able to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract due to the special salts of synnosides they contain.
The drug acts on the musculature of the large intestine and causes more intensive gastric emptying, however, diarrhea is not observed. As a result of taking Senade, the body is cleansed of toxins, and the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized, which contributes to weight loss.
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the positive qualities of the drug is its cleansing and laxative effect. With the help of Senade, you can lose up to 8 kg in two weeks.
It is necessary to correctly determine the norms for taking pills, since unlimited use can cause such serious problems as:
- lack of urge to defecate;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: gastritis, ulcers and others.
It should be noted that the accumulated fat deposits in the body cannot be eliminated with its help. In addition, in case of non-observance of the diet and other nuances, after stopping the drug intake, the lost weight may return.
How long does the drug take effect
Senade begins to act within 8-10 hours after administration. If you need to speed up this process, you can drink up to 1 liter of salted water - this will help thin the contents of the stomach and promote a speedy bowel movement.
An important point: if there is no bowel movement after taking the drug, you should urgently consult a gastroenterologist, as this may indicate the presence of serious problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
How to take Senade?
According to the instructions, Senade is drunk 1 tablet for 3 days in a row. If emptying does not occur, it is necessary to increase the dose to 1.5 tablets per day. It is important to remember that if the appointment is carried out without consulting a doctor, then the duration of the course should in no case exceed 5 days, while under the supervision of a specialist, therapy can last up to 2 weeks.
For emergency weight loss by 2-3 kg due to the elimination of toxins and toxins, 2 tablets are used for two days in a row.
Contraindications and side effects
Despite the fact that the main components of Senade are of plant origin, it has certain contraindications:
- peritonitis;
- cystitis;
- internal bleeding;
- kidney disease;
- hernia.
During pregnancy, the drug is taken strictly under the supervision of a doctor, since an overdose can cause pain and cramps, which will lead to a miscarriage. During lactation, you should stop taking laxatives, as this can cause dehydration.
Also, Senade may be contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to some of its components.
Often, when using the drug for the purpose of losing weight, the following side effects are observed:
- weakness and fatigue;
- intestinal cramps and colic;
- rashes on the skin;
- vomiting and diarrhea;
- the appearance of protein in the blood and urine;
- violation of the water-salt balance.
Usually, the above signs appear when the dosage is exceeded or when Senade is taken for a long time.
The cost of the drug
Senade is produced by an Indian company, therefore it is imported to Russia. It costs from 500 to 700 rubles for a pack of 500 tablets. Price differences in pharmacies are due to transportation costs as well as trade margins.
Weight loss results, reviews
Senade is a fairly effective tool, as evidenced by people's reviews. At the same time, many argue that taking medicine to cleanse the body and eliminate constipation is quite effective. Those who expected a miracle weight loss from the drug were unhappy, since they could not get rid of the desired amount of kilograms.
Alina, 34 years old:
I followed a diet on the recommendation of my doctor. I bought Senade to help the body adapt to new conditions. A very effective remedy, and most importantly, mild. I lost 15 kg, but, first of all, this is due to proper nutrition. And Senade provided all possible assistance in cleansing.
Valentina, 29 years old:
On the advice of a friend, she took advantage of Senade. I cleaned my body perfectly, it took 3 kg. But further intake caused spasms, so she stopped taking the drug. But as a laxative - just a great option.
Christina, 32 years old:
Due to improper diet and sedentary work, she began to suffer from constipation. Senade's weekly intake helped solve the problem. And a few extra pounds were gone. I took it as written in the instructions for use, I did not notice any side effects.
Drug analogs
In pharmacies, you can find Senade analogues that have a similar effect, but differ in their composition:
- Guttalax;
- Bisacodyl;
- Picosulfate;
- Weak;
- Fiberlex;
- Laxigal.
Also, this medicine has similar drugs that are made on the basis of identical components by other companies:
- Pursennid;
- Senadexin;
- Glaxenna;
- Tisasen and others.