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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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
magnesium oxide systemic (Pro, More...) class: minerals and electrolytes	3 review(s)	Rate It!	10
magnesium citrate systemic (Pro, More...) class: laxatives	1 review(s)	Rate It!	10
sodium biphosphate/sodium phosphate systemic (Pro, More...) class: laxatives	2 review(s)	Rate It!	9.5
methylcellulose systemic (More...) class: laxatives	1 review(s)	Rate It!	9.0
docusate systemic (Pro, More...) class: laxatives	1 review(s)	Rate It!	8.5
polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic (Pro, More...) class: laxatives	10 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
psyllium systemic (More...) class: laxatives	0 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
magnesium hydroxide systemic (More...) class: antacids, laxatives	0 review(s)	Rate It!	6.5
bisacodyl systemic (Pro, More...) class: laxatives	3 review(s)	Rate It!	6.3
glycerin systemic (More...) class: antitussives, laxatives	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
polycarbophil systemic (More...) class: laxatives	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
potassium phosphate systemic (More...) class: minerals and electrolytes	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
calcium carbonate/psyllium systemic (More...) class: laxatives	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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Latest Constipation Blog Post

Japanese Herbals May Ease Gastro Woes
MONDAY, March 30 -- Japanese herbal medicines may help people with gastrointestinal disorders -- such as constipation and indigestion -- that don't respond to conventional treatments, a new study suggests. Many drugs used for these gastrointestinal "motility...

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