Laxatives are class of drugs used to promote evacuation of bowels and used to treat both acute and chronic constipation. These all increase the water content of faces and thereby make defecation less painful and easy. The laxatives have been segmented by their mechanism of action and these have different onset of action. For example, Bulk-forming agents and stool softeners both have an onset time of 12–72 hours, followed by lubricant agents with an ... Read more
Constipation is one of the most frequently diagnosed gastrointestinal disorders globally. However, incidence rates vary by region. According to a report published by Canadian Digestive Health Foundation in 2014, 1 out of 4 people living in Canada recorded to have symptoms of constipation in 2014. Chronic constipation rates for women were almost twice as high as for men in Canada. Increasing incidence of constipation were also recorded in other developed economies such as the U.S. and UK. ... Read more
Laxatives are supplements used to loosen the stools in order to increase bowel movements. These are used in order to treat constipation. They are used to treat the passage of small amounts of hard and dry stools. Laxatives are generally taken three times a week. They are preferred as medication when remedies such as increase in fiber diet, drinking plenty of water and regular exercise have not helped to cure constipation. Occasional constipation is often treated without laxatives. ... Read more
Laxatives Market Research Report: Information by Drug Type (Hyperosmotic and Bulk-Forming), Route of Administration (Oral and Rectal), Indication (Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome), End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Research Institutes and others) and Region (the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa) - Forecast till 2025
Laxatives Market Research Report: Information by Drug Type (Hyperosmotic and Bulk-Forming), Route of Administration (Oral and Rectal), Indication (Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome), End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Research Institutes and others) and Region (the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa) - Forecast till 2025
