Increasing demand for laxatives such as Miralax and Glycolax is being blamed for a shortage of stool softeners across America. Gastroenterologists and suppliers say they are seeing a surge in demand ...

Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people ...

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The U.S. now has a shortage of medications to promote bowel movements—namely laxatives. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Well, this is quite a movement, in more ways than one. Apparently, ...

Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes drug that took the weight loss world by storm in recent years, has become something of a hot commodity. Semaglutide, the clinical name for the drug in brands like ...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reevaluated the safety profile of erythritol (E 968), pinpointing concerns over its laxative effects. Accordingly, it has set new guidelines for its ...

Ever wondered what happens to your insides if you take a lot of laxatives over time? Well, luckily for you, doctors have explained all. Laxatives are a type of medicine used to treat constipation.