ATC Group: A06AB06 Senna glycosides

The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Position of A06AB06 in the ATC hierarchy

Level
Code
Title
1
A
Alimentary tract and metabolism
2
A06
Laxatives
3
A06A
Laxatives
4
A06AB
Contact laxatives
5
A06AB06
Senna glycosides

Active ingredients in A06AB06

Active Ingredient
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.

Related product monographs

Title
Information Source
Document Type
 
SENOKOT Syrup
Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)
MPI, EU: SmPC

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