Constipation Medications
Definition of Constipation: Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. More specifically, constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, the inability to pass a bowel movement after straining or pushing for more than 10 minutes, or no bowel movements after more than 3 days.
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Constipation
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Constipation. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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magnesium citrate systemic (Pro, More...)
class: laxatives | 11 reviews | Rate it | 9.5 |
magnesium oxide systemic (Pro, More...)
class: minerals and electrolytes | 5 reviews | Rate it | 9.5 |
sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate systemic (Pro, More...)
class: laxatives | 10 reviews | Rate it | 9.0 |
polycarbophil systemic (More...)
class: laxatives | 1 review | Rate it | 9.0 |
polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic (Pro, More...)
class: laxatives | 42 reviews | Rate it | 8.6 |
psyllium systemic (More...)
class: laxatives | 1 review | Rate it | 8.5 |
linaclotide systemic (More...)
class: guanylate cyclase-C agonists | 5 reviews | Rate it | 8.2 |
magnesium hydroxide systemic (More...)
class: antacids, laxatives | 3 reviews | Rate it | 8.1 |
glycerin systemic (More...)
class: laxatives | 2 reviews | Rate it | 8.0 |
methylcellulose systemic (Pro, More...)
class: laxatives | 3 reviews | Rate it | 7.8 |
docusate systemic (Pro, More...)
class: laxatives | 6 reviews | Rate it | 7.7 |
bisacodyl systemic (Pro, More...)
class: laxatives | 35 reviews | Rate it | 6.8 |
senna systemic (Pro, More...)
class: laxatives | 8 reviews | Rate it | 6.6 |
sorbitol systemic (More...)
class: laxatives | 0 reviews | Not rated
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calcium carbonate / psyllium systemic (More...)
class: | 0 reviews | Not rated
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cascara sagrada systemic (Pro, More...)
class: laxatives | 0 reviews | Not rated
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barberry systemic (More...)
class: herbal products | 0 reviews | Not rated
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flax systemic (More...)
class: herbal products | 0 reviews | Not rated
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potassium phosphate systemic (Pro, More...)
class: minerals and electrolytes | 0 reviews | Not rated
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Learn more about Constipation
Micromedex Care Notes:
Medical Encyclopedia:
Synonym(s): Difficulty passing stool; Irregularity of bowels
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