Last update: March 11, 2015
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Cassia angustifolia since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
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Cassia angustifolia is also known as Senna. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
Cassia angustifolia belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Cassia angustifolia in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
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Oral Bioavail. | 0 | % |
Molecular weight | 863 | daltons |
Theoretical Dose | 0,0041 | mg/Kg/d |
Relative Dose | 0,24 | % |
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Indian Senna, Senna or Tinnevelly Senna. Shrub. Leaves, fruits, and flowers are used.
It contains anthraquinones, naphtoquinones, flavonoids, mineral salts, polysaccharides (mucilage).
Unproved effect: Irritant of intestine. Not absorbed by GI tract, laxative.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.
Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.