ATC Group: A06AB06 Senna glycosides
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
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Senna glycosides
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A06AB06
Senna glycosides
Active Ingredients
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Description
The sugar moiety of the sennosides is removed by bacteria in the large intestine releasing the active anthrone fraction. This stimulates peristalsis via the submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses.