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 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
Citrucel (Pro, More...) generic name: methylcellulose class: laxatives	0 reviews	Rate it	8.0
Colace (More...) generic name: docusate class: laxatives	2 reviews	Rate it	8.3
Doc-Q-Lace (Pro, More...) generic name: docusate class: laxatives	0 reviews	Rate it	6.0
Doculase (More...) generic name: docusate class: laxatives	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
DSS (More...) generic name: docusate class: laxatives	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
Dulcolax (Pro, More...) generic name: bisacodyl class: laxatives	12 reviews	Rate it	5.3
Dulcolax Laxative (More...) generic name: bisacodyl class: laxatives	1 review	Rate it	5.5
Dulcolax Stool Softener (More...) generic name: docusate class: laxatives	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
FiberCon (More...) generic name: polycarbophil class: laxatives	1 review	Rate it	9.0
Fleet Enema (More...) generic name: sodium biphosphate/sodium phosphate class: laxatives	6 reviews	Rate it	8.6
Glycerin Suppositories Maximum Strength (More...) generic name: glycerin class: laxatives	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
GlycoLax (More...) generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 class: laxatives	1 review	Rate it	6.5
Linzess (More...) generic name: linaclotide class: guanylate cyclase-C agonists	5 reviews	Rate it	7.8
Metamucil (More...) generic name: psyllium class: laxatives	1 review	Rate it	9.0
Milk of Magnesia (More...) generic name: magnesium hydroxide class: antacids, laxatives	1 review	Rate it	7.3
MiraLax (Pro, More...) generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 class: laxatives	32 reviews	Rate it	8.5
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (More...) generic name: magnesium hydroxide class: antacids, laxatives	2 reviews	Rate it	9.3
Senna Lax (More...) generic name: senna class: laxatives	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
Senokot (More...) generic name: senna class: laxatives	5 reviews	Rate it	5.4
Surfak (More...) generic name: docusate class: laxatives	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
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See 24 generic medications used to treat this condition

Topics under Constipation

• Constipation, Acute (19 drugs)

• Constipation, Chronic (17 drugs)

• Constipation, Drug Induced (2 drugs)

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Synonym(s): Difficulty passing stool; Irregularity of bowels

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