sennosides a&b

Botanicalexperimental

Sennosides are hydroxyanthracene glycosides derived from Senna leaves. They have been used as natural, safe time-tested laxatives in traditional as well as modern systems of medicine. Sennosides (Senna) is a medication used to treat constipation and empty the large intestine before surgery. The medication is taken by mouth or via the rectum. It typically begins working in minutes when given by rectum and within twelve hours when given by mouth. It is a weaker laxative than bisacodyl or castor oil. Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription drug for adults and children ages 2 years and older. It is also used for bowel preparation before colonoscopy and diagnostic imaging. — NCATS

Clinical trial activity

24 trials · 29 clinical orgs · 0 marketing orgs

Phase 1
0
Phase 2
6
Phase 3
7
Phase 4
9

Earliest trial started Sep 1, 2005 (NCT00390598)

Timeline

2000s

  1. Jan 1, 2005

    Earliest Phase 2 Sponsor(trial)

  2. Jan 1, 2006

    Earliest Phase 3 Sponsor(trial)

Indications

Mechanism of action

  • Unspecified targetUnclear

    unclear

Chemistry & pharmacology

Chirality
Single Stereoisomer
Inorganic
No
Polymer
No

Oral

No

Parenteral

No

Topical

No

Sources

Also known as

  • (9,9'-bianthracene)-2,2'-dicarboxylic acid, 5,5'-bis(beta-d-glucopyranosyloxy)-9,9',10,10'-tetrahydro-4,4'-dihydroxy-10,10'-dioxo-, (9r,9'r)-
  • (9,9'-bianthracene)-2,2'-dicarboxylic acid, 5,5'-bis(beta-d-glucopyranosyloxy)-9,9',10,10'-tetrahydro-4,4'-dihydroxy-10,10'-dioxo-, (9r,9's)-, calcium salt
  • (9,9'-bianthracene)-2,2'-dicarboxylic acid, 5,5'-bis(beta-d-glucopyranosyloxy)-9,9',10,10'-tetrahydro-4,4'-dihydroxy-10,10'-dioxo-, calcium salt (1:1)
  • (9r,9r)-5,5-bis(beta-d-glucopyranosyloxy)-9,9,10,10-tetrahydro-4,4-dihydroxy-10,10-dioxo(9,9-bianthracene)-2,2-dicarboxylic acid
  • (9r,9's)-5,5'-bis(beta-d-glucopyranosyloxy)-9,9',10,10'-tetrahydro-4,4'-dihydroxy-10,10'-dioxo(9,9'-bianthracene)-2,2'-dicarboxylic acid
  • califig
  • gentle nature
  • glysennid
  • manevac
  • nd 10
  • nd-10
  • pursennid
  • (r*,r*)-5,5'-bis(beta-d-glucopyranosyloxy)-9,9',10,10'-tetrahydro-4,4'-dihydroxy-10,10'-dioxo(9,9'-bianthracene)-2,2'-dicarboxylic acid
  • senna
  • senna
  • senna
  • senna
  • senna
  • senna extract
  • senna extract
  • senna glycosides
  • senna glycosides
  • sennoside
  • sennoside
  • sennoside
  • sennoside
  • sennoside
  • sennoside a
  • sennoside a&b
  • sennoside a+b calcium
  • sennoside a&b, calcium salt
  • sennoside a calcium
  • sennoside a calcium and sennoside b calcium
  • sennoside a, calcium salt
  • sennoside a, calcium salt (1:1)
  • sennoside b
  • sennoside b
  • sennoside b
  • sennoside b calcium
  • sennoside b, calcium salt
  • sennosides
  • sennosides
  • sennosides
  • sennosides
  • sennosides a and b
  • sennosides a and b
  • sennosides a&b
  • sennosides a&b
  • sennosides a&b
  • sennosides a&b
  • sennosides a&b
  • sennosides sennoside a
  • sennosides sennoside b
  • senokot
  • senokot
  • senokot
  • senokot max strgh
  • sure-lax
  • x-prep

Clinical trials

NCT IDPhaseStart dateSponsor(s)
NCT06580366Phase 4Aug 22, 2024Hitit University
NCT03475680Phase 3Jun 1, 2018Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
NCT03491540Phase 3May 1, 2018Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
NCT03148002Phase 4Jun 1, 2017Government of Canada, Government of Nova Scotia
NCT02977286Phase 4Nov 1, 2016Tufts University
NCT02618564N/ADec 1, 2015Queen's University, Belfast
NCT02481219N/AMay 1, 2015Medtronic
NCT02665624Phase 4Apr 1, 2015Camlıca Erdem Hospital
NCT02383758N/AFeb 1, 2015Emory University, Organization for Autism Research
NCT02239510N/ASep 1, 2014TriHealth
NCT01695850Phase 2Jun 1, 2013City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, The University of Hong Kong
NCT01773096Phase 4May 1, 2013Shriners Hospitals for Children
NCT02008864N/AAug 1, 2011University of Tehran
NCT01531140Phase 4Nov 1, 2010Medical University of Warsaw, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NCT01140295Phase 4Sep 1, 2010University of Pennsylvania
NCT00931853Phase 3Sep 1, 2010Sanofi
NCT01189409Phase 4Jun 1, 2010British Columbia Cancer Agency
NCT00994851Phase 3Sep 1, 2009Sanofi
NCT00662363N/AApr 1, 2008Northwestern University, Takeda
NCT00571896Phase 2/Phase 3 (Phase 3)Jan 1, 2008University of Connecticut
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Organizations

Research & Development (29)

OrganizationOrg typeTrialsAs lead sponsorPhasesEarliest year
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de ParisAcademic/Hospital2212018
SanofiFor profit2212009
University of LondonAcademic/Hospital2222006
British Columbia Cancer AgencyAcademic/Hospital1112010
Camlıca Erdem HospitalAcademic/Hospital1112015
City University of Hong KongAcademic/Hospital1012013
College of Family Physicians of CanadaAcademic/Hospital1012006
Covenant HealthAcademic/Hospital1012006
Emory UniversityAcademic/Hospital1112015
Government of CanadaGovernment1012017
Government of Nova ScotiaGovernment1112017
Hitit UniversityAcademic/Hospital1112024
Hong Kong Baptist UniversityAcademic/Hospital1112013
Medical University of WarsawAcademic/Hospital1112010
MedtronicFor profit1112015
National Institutes of Health (NIH)Government1012010
Northwestern UniversityAcademic/Hospital1112008
Organization for Autism ResearchAcademic/Hospital1012015
Queen's University, BelfastAcademic/Hospital1112015
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAcademic/Hospital1112013
29 organizations
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