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Evidence-based treatment recommendations for OTC management of chronic constipation.
J Am Assoc Nurse Pract
September 2022
Division of Gastroenterology Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic constipation is often self-treated with over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives, prompting a systematic review to evaluate their effectiveness and safety.
- The review analyzed 41 clinical trials and found that polyethylene glycol and senna have strong evidence (grade A) supporting their use as first-line treatments, while other laxatives showed modest support (grade B).
- Most OTC laxatives were well tolerated, with some common side effects like abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, and nausea noted.
Efficacy and Safety of Over-the-Counter Therapies for Chronic Constipation: An Updated Systematic Review.
Am J Gastroenterol
June 2021
Division of Gastroenterology Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Introduction: 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.
Methods: We searched PubMed and Embase for randomized controlled trials of ≥4-week duration that evaluated OTC preparations between 2004 and 2020.
An Overview of Dietary Therapies for the Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y)
June 2017
Update on Dual Delayed-Release PPI Formulations.
Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y)
July 2010
Professor, Division of Gastroenterology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois.