Modane Natural Laxative, 20 tablets*

What is Modane Natural Laxative (20 tablets) used for?

Modane is a natural laxative made from a well-known plant-based active ingredient: senna. It is intended for people suffering from occasional constipation, a common digestive disorder that can be bothersome, uncomfortable, or even painful. Thanks to its formula combining an alcoholic dry extract of senna and calcium pantothenate, Modane works by directly stimulating colon motility, thereby promoting rapid and effective bowel movements. This product stands out for its targeted action on intestinal transit, while offering a gentle solution for occasional use.

The main active ingredient, senna, has been recognized since ancient times for its natural laxative properties. It stimulates colon contractions (peristalsis) and thus facilitates the elimination of stool. Modane harnesses the power of this medicinal plant by combining it with vitamin B5, which also supports the proper functioning of the digestive tract’s mucous membranes. This synergy makes the formulation more comprehensive and, above all, better tolerated than a simple mechanical stimulant.  

This coated tablet is taken in the evening, which helps respect the natural rhythm of bowel movements: its effects generally take effect within 6 to 10 hours after ingestion. It is therefore a product you can take with complete peace of mind before bedtime to restore digestive comfort upon waking. A nighttime action that fits into your daily routine while providing real and rapid relief. Discover how taking Modane tablets can be complemented with the“Herbesan Transiphyt Constipation” line for optimal support of bowel function—available at organic pharmacies.

Modane is particularly well-suited for periods of temporary digestive discomfort: changes in eating habits, stress, travel, a sedentary lifestyle… all factors that slow down bowel movements. By providing an immediate response to these temporary episodes, this product helps you regain control without disrupting your digestive balance. Convenient, effective, and natural, it will quickly become a must-have in your medicine cabinet.

One of Modane’s major advantages lies in its formulation. The coated tablet makes it easy to take, prevents unpleasant tastes, and ensures it passes effectively through the stomach before taking effect where it’s needed most: in the colon. No preparation is needed, nor are any special dietary adjustments required: it simply fits into your evening routine effortlessly.

In short, Modane is an ideal solution for those seeking to restore regular bowel movements—without causing dependency or irritation. It combines effectiveness, tolerability, and a plant-based formula. Thanks to Modane, you’ll quickly regain a feeling of lightness, intestinal well-being, and freedom of movement.

To complement the effects of this product or as an alternative in cases of prolonged constipation, you can also choose Contalax Constipation 30 tablets, a formula known for gently regulating bowel movements.

How to use this product?

Directions for Use and Dosage

Take 1 to 2 coated tablets, swallowing them whole without chewing, at bedtime with a large glass of water. The laxative effect typically occurs within 6 to 10 hours after taking the tablets, allowing you to experience a natural morning bowel movement. It is recommended to use this product only for short-term treatment, for a maximum of 8 to 10 consecutive days. If you do not see results or the response is insufficient, do not exceed the recommended dose: consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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Precautions

Modane is not recommended for children under 12 years of age or for breastfeeding women. It should not be used in cases of unexplained abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, or chronic constipation. This product is intended for occasional use only. Prolonged or repeated use without medical advice may cause a drop in potassium levels (hypokalemia) and disrupt your bowel regularity.

If you are taking other medications at the same time (such as diuretics or heart medications), discuss this with your healthcare provider, as interactions are possible. Finally, if you have an intolerance to lactose, galactose, or sucrose, consult your doctor before use.

If you have questions about the safety of certain products, you can read our review of Benetransit and its effects, available at organic pharmacies.

What are its ingredients?

Alcoholic Dry Extract of Senna, Calcium Pantothenate, Lactose, Polyvidone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Corn Starch, Anhydrous Colloidal Silica, Hydrated Silica, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Shellac, Polyvidone K 30, Sucrose, Gelatin, Gum Arabic, Polysorbate 80, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Lake Orange Yellow S, Aluminum Lake New Carmine, Sodium Benzoate, Carnauba Wax

Presentation

Modane Natural Laxative comes in the form of coated tablets, packaged in a box of 20. Easy to carry, discreet, and simple to take, it’s the ideal solution for minor, temporary digestive imbalances.

Our Pharmacy Experts’ Opinion

Occasional constipation:
This may be related to a recent change in lifestyle (travel). This medication can be helpful for short-term relief. Any recent constipation that cannot be explained by a lifestyle change, or any constipation accompanied by pain, fever, or abdominal bloating, requires a doctor’s evaluation.

Chronic constipation (long-term constipation):
It should not be treated with a stimulant laxative.
It may be caused by one of two factors:

• Either a bowel disorder that requires medical attention,
• Or an imbalance in bowel function due to dietary habits and lifestyle.

Treatment includes, among other things:

• Increased intake of plant-based foods (green vegetables, raw vegetables, whole-grain bread, fruit),
• Increased consumption of water and fruit juices,
• Increased physical activity (sports, walking),
• Retraining the defecation reflex,
• Sometimes, adding bran to the diet.

It is helpful to consult your doctor or pharmacist. 

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Stimulating laxative

senna, calcium pantothenate

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS ^(summary)

MODANE: tablet (pink); box of 20.
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French Pharmaceutical Cooperation Laboratory

COMPOSITION ^(summary)

	p cp
Senna, dry extract	26 mg
Calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5)	12.5 mg

INDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medicine contains a stimulant laxative . It increases the secretions and motility of the intestine.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of constipation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication should not be used in the following cases:

• inflammatory bowel diseases;
  
• constipation or abdominal pain due to obstruction of the digestive tract: intestinal constriction, fecal matter (stool plug);
  
• child under 12 years of age.
  

WARNING ^(Contents)

This medication should be used episodically and in a very brief cure, not more than 8 to 10 days.
Its regular use can result in:

• an addiction ,
  
• severe intestinal disorders,
  
• a loss of inorganic salts, especially of potassium , which can cause serious cardiac arrhythmias .
  

Stop treatment in case of diarrhea or abdominal pain.

DRUG INTERACTIONS ^(summary)

This medicine may interact with medicines that may cause torsades de pointes .
In addition inform your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking corticosteroids (except topical treatment), of diuretics or medications containing digoxin, digitoxin or amphotericin B (by way intravenous).

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING ^(summary)

This medication is not recommended without medical advice during pregnancy or lactation.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE ^(summary)

The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water.
The laxative effect is not immediate. It usually occurs about 10 hours after taking the drug.

Usual dosage:

• Adult and child over 12 years: 1 tablet, 1 or 2 times a day.
  

TIPS ^(summary)

The treatment of constipation is essentially based on hygiene measures: high-fiber food, abundant drinks, regular physical activity and time to get to the saddle.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ^(summary)

Diarrhea, abdominal pain.

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GLOSSARY ^(summary)

corticosteroids
Substance close to cortisone. The natural corticoids, necessary for the functioning of the organism, are made by the adrenal glands. Synthetic corticosteroids, chemical derivatives of cortisone, are used as powerful anti-inflammatory drugs.


addiction
Psychic or physical need caused by taking certain natural or medicinal substances. This condition may be accompanied, at cessation of the catch, by various symptoms, grouped under the term of withdrawal syndrome.


diuretics
Medication allowing increased kidney water removal. Most often, this loss of water follows the loss of salts caused by the drug (salidiuretic).
Diuretics are mainly used in the treatment of high blood pressure, while their mechanism of action in this disease is poorly understood. They are also prescribed in acute or chronic heart failure, edema and other rarer ailments.
These drugs cause loss of sodium and potassium (except for some of them called "potassium-sparing"). Their prolonged administration therefore requires regular blood potassium control, to avoid heart problems that may result from hypokalemia (lack of potassium in the blood). Lack of sodium is another possible but less frequent consequence of the prolonged use of diuretics; it is also detected by a blood test.


fecal impaction
Stool plug in the rectum or in the colon. It is to be feared in the elderly or constipated, or those who remain bedridden for a long time. It exposes to a risk of obstruction of the digestive tract.


stimulating laxative
A powerful but irritating laxative for the digestive tract, responsible for a loss of mineral salts (potassium, etc.) by the body. Its prolonged use causes an addiction: it is no longer possible to go to the saddle without medication. In the long term, definitive lesions of the internal wall of the intestine may appear (laxative disease).


potassium
Mineral element present in large quantities in the body.
See also: kalaemia.


torsades de pointes
Severe heart rhythm disorder, favored by:

• hypokalaemia or situations favoring it: significant and prolonged diarrhea, repeated use of stimulant laxative, etc.,
  
• a heart too slow,
  
• a visible predisposition on the electrocardiogram,
  
• taking certain medications.
  

Drugs that can cause torsades de pointes include quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol, ibutilide, certain neuroleptics, cisapride, diphenemil, halofantrine, mizolastine, pentamidine, moxifloxacin and erythromycin.


symptomatic treatment
Treatment that suppresses or alleviates the symptoms of a disease without addressing its cause.


heart rhythm disorders
Severe or benign anomaly of the frequency of contractions of the heart. Extrasystole is contraction occurring just before or after a normal contraction, often perceived as a slight shock in the chest. Fibrillation is an irregular and disorderly contraction. Other disorders include torsades de pointes, Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, Bouveret's disease, tachysystolia, flutter and atrioventricular block, etc.


way

• Pathway (route of administration) used to administer drugs: oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intradermal, transdermal.
  
• Set of hollow organs allowing the passage of air (airways), food (digestive tract), urine (urinary tract), bile (bile ducts), etc.