Alternatives to senna
1 same-class SPL records vs senna - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Senokot
About senna
Senna (Senokot) is a stimulant laxative. It helps relieve constipation and usually causes a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
Used for: Senna treats occasional constipation, which means you have trouble having bowel movements. It helps your bowels move if you are irregular. This medicine usually works within 6 to 12 hours.
1 Stimulant Laxative peers (wide set)
senna vs bisacodyl · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between senna and bisacodyl in this extract (585-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | senna | bisacodyl |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 1,390 | 1,358 |
| Fatigue | 1,358 | 773 |
| Constipation | 1,157 | 1,509 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,093 | 827 |
| Diarrhoea | 1,064 | 633 |
| Death | 1,052 | 770 |
| Vomiting | 984 | 985 |
| Pneumonia | 945 | 783 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
senna peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
1 OTC and 0 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Stimulant Laxative: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside senna? ▼
Reading a wide Stimulant Laxative peer set (1 records)
senna (Senokot) sits in a wide Stimulant Laxative peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for senna: Senna treats occasional constipation, which means you have trouble having bowel movements.
Top FAERS reaction fields for senna total 10,780 reports across 10 reactions, set beside bisacodyl. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for senna: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Senokot SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.