There are several homemade laxatives that can provide immediate relief from constipation. Some of the most effective ones include prune juice, warm water with lemon, and aloe vera juice.

Background There has been no definitive systematic review and meta-analysis to date examining the effect of laxatives and pharmacological therapies in chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). Objective ...

Background Opioid-induced constipation is common in palliative care. The evidence base for most laxatives and rectal interventions is poor, but for sc methylnaltrexone is good. Patient choice is ...

A recent network meta-analysis conducted in Taiwan revealed that a combination of probiotics and laxatives reduces functional constipation in children, as published in the European Journal of ...

The UK government is imposing stricter regulations on the sale of laxatives, to help prevent their misuse. The drugs, designed to treat constipation, will be sold in smaller packs that carry ...