looking forward to Medications for Constipation Other names: Difficulty passing stool; Irregularity of bowels Health Guide Disease Reference Care Notes Medication List Encyclopedia Q & A More What is 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. See also: sub-topics Medications to treat Constipation The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - antacids (6) - laxatives (90) - minerals and electrolytes (6) - chloride channel activators (2) - guanylate cyclase-C agonists (2) Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics Drug name Rx / OTC Preg nancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity Colace Rx/OTC N N 2 reviews 8.0 Generic name: docusate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects MiraLax Rx/OTC C N 101 reviews 8.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information docusate Rx/OTC N N 12 reviews 7.0 Generic name: docusate systemic Brand names: Colace, Dulcolax Stool Softener, Doc-Q-Lace, DOK, Surfak, Doculase, Docu, DSS, Phillips Stool Softener, Surfak Stool Softener, Colace Micro-Enema, Diocto, Dioeze, Docuprene, Docusil, Docu Soft, Docusoft S, DocuSol, Enemeez Mini, Kao-Tin, Octycine-250, Pedia-Lax Stool Softener, Promolaxin, Silace, Sur-Q-Lax, Vacuant Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information Dulcolax Rx/OTC B N 506 reviews 5.0 Generic name: bisacodyl systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Linzess Rx C N 56 reviews 7.0 Generic name: linaclotide systemic Drug class: guanylate cyclase-C agonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Amitiza Rx C N 6 reviews 4.0 Generic name: lubiprostone systemic Drug class: chloride channel activators For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Metamucil OTC N N 9 reviews 8.0 Generic name: psyllium systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects polyethylene glycol 3350 Rx/OTC C N 135 reviews 8.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Brand names: MiraLax, GlycoLax, ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, PEG3350, Purelax, SunMark ClearLax Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information Citrucel Rx/OTC N N Add review 8.0 Generic name: methylcellulose systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Milk of Magnesia Rx/OTC N N 13 reviews 8.0 Generic name: magnesium hydroxide systemic Drug class: antacids , laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects bisacodyl Rx/OTC B N 705 reviews 5.0 Generic name: bisacodyl systemic Brand names: Dulcolax, Dulcolax Laxative, Bisac-Evac, Correctol, Alophen, Bisa-Lax, Bisco-Lax, Carter's Little Pills, Doxidan Tablet, Ducodyl, Evac-U-Gen, Ex-lax Ultra, Feen-A-Mint, Fleet Bisacodyl, Gen Lax, Magic Bullet, Veracolate Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Dulcolax Stool Softener Rx/OTC N N 1 review 5.0 Generic name: docusate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Dulcolax Laxative Rx/OTC B N 29 reviews 6.0 Generic name: bisacodyl systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects FiberCon OTC N N 1 review 9.0 Generic name: polycarbophil systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: interactions , side effects Doc-Q-Lace Rx/OTC N N Add review 6.0 Generic name: docusate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information magnesium oxide Rx/OTC C N 9 reviews 9.0 Generic name: magnesium oxide systemic Brand names: Mag-200, MagGel, Phillips' Cramp-free, Uro-Mag Drug class: minerals and electrolytes For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Rx/OTC N N 102 reviews 8.0 Generic name: magnesium hydroxide systemic Drug class: antacids , laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Fleet Enema Rx/OTC C N 22 reviews 9.0 Generic name: sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects GlycoLax Rx/OTC C N 1 review 6.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects magnesium citrate Rx/OTC C N 225 reviews 9.0 Generic name: magnesium citrate systemic Brand names: Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information DOK Rx/OTC N N Add review Rate Generic name: docusate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Surfak Rx/OTC N N Add review Rate Generic name: docusate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Doculase Rx/OTC N N Add review Rate Generic name: docusate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects psyllium OTC N N 9 reviews 8.0 Generic name: psyllium systemic Brand names: Metamucil, Konsyl, Hydrocil, Laxmar, Natural Fiber Therapy, Reguloid Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts ClearLax Rx/OTC C N 4 reviews 9.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Page 1 2 3 4 5 Next Topics under Constipation Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (2 drugs) Constipation, Acute (26 drugs) Constipation, Chronic (26 drugs) Constipation, Drug Induced (6 drugs) Fecal Impaction (0 drugs) Opioid-Induced Constipation (8 drugs) Alternative treatments for Constipation The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Constipation. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Constipation. Barberry Cascara Castor Flax Hibiscus Digestive Health Probiotic Dr. Caldwell Senna Laxative Learn more about Constipation Micromedex Care Notes Constipation Constipation In Children Obstipation Symptom checker Constipation in Adults Constipation in Children Constipation in Infants Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Children Mayo Clinic Reference Constipation Legend Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. Prescription Only / Over the Counter Rx Prescription Only OTC Over the Counter Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter Pregnancy A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. N FDA has not classified the drug. Controlled Substances Act Schedule N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. 1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. 3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. 5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. Alcohol X Interacts with Alcohol. Browse Drugs by Condition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z} More Information Care Notes 3 related articles Symptom Checker 4 related articles Mayo Clinic 1 related article Latest FDA Approvals for Constipation Movantik Relistor Help and Support Looking for answers? 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