Treatments for constipation: a review of systematic reviews
CADTH
Record ID 32016000195
English
Authors' recommendations:
In adults and children with chronic constipation, polyethylene glycol (PEG), increased the frequency of stools relative to placebo, lactulose and milk of magnesia. Stool frequency was also increased in adults treated with prucalopride versus placebo. Laxatives and prucalopride may increase the risk of diarrhea. No conclusions can be drawn with regards to stool softeners or bulking agents. The available studies were generally of lower methodological quality with limited data available for many treatment comparisons or for safety.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/htis/nov-2014/RC0607%20Treatments%20for%20Constipation%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Constipation
- Dietary Fiber
- Ileus
- Laxatives
- Serotonin 5-HT4 Receptor Agonists
Contact
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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