Open AccessEfficacy and Safety of Over-the-Counter Therapies for Chronic Constipation: An Updated Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Satish S.C. Rao,
Darren M. Brenner
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the american journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.907
H-Index - 252
eISSN - 1572-0241
pISSN - 0002-9270
DOI - 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001222
Subject(s) - medicine , tegaserod , laxative , psyllium , adverse effect , constipation , bisacodyl , senna , cathartic , lubiprostone , randomized controlled trial , placebo , bloating , chronic constipation , traditional medicine , nausea , colonoscopy , alternative medicine , food science , dietary fiber , pathology , cancer , chemistry , colorectal cancer
Constipation is commonly treated with over-the-counter (OTC) products whose efficacy and safety remain unclear. We performed a systematic review of OTC therapies for chronic constipation and provide evidence-based recommendations.