Labeled for this condition
Medicines for constipation
20 medicines have an FDA label indicated for constipation; 7 are listed from generic labelers and 0 have a presentation in shortage now (FDA files, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for constipation?
Each label names the condition in its indications; the record shows the label's words. A list of labeled medicines is not a treatment plan.
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docusate | none listed | none listed | $0.0276 per unit 100 mg softgel | No | No current entry | 2 |
| Sennosides | none listed | none listed | $0.0258 per tablet 8.6 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Magnesium sulfate | none listed | 17 labelers | $0.0039 per gram Epsom salt | No | No current entry | 10 |
| Bisacodyl | none listed | none listed | $0.320 per suppository 10 mg suppository | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Glycerin | none listed | none listed | $0.103 per suppository Glycerin suppository | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Polyethylene glycol 3350 | Miralax | 69 labelers | $0.0286 per gram 3350 powd | No | No current entry | 4 |
| Magnesium hydroxide | none listed | none listed | $0.0095 per mL Milk of magnesia suspension | No | No current entry | 6 |
| Magnesium citrate | none listed | none listed | $0.0066 per mL Magnesium citrate solution | No | No current entry | 1 |
| Lubiprostone | Amitiza, Amitza | 10 labelers | $0.651 per capsule 24 mcg capsule | No | No current entry | 3 |
| Mineral oil | none listed | none listed | $0.0099 per mL Mineral oil | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic | none listed | 6 labelers | $0.0067 per mL Enema ready to use | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Prucalopride | Motegrity | 18 labelers | $0.639 per tablet 1 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Psyllium husk | none listed | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Lactulose | Enulose, Kristalose, Generlac | 22 labelers | $8.22 per packet 10 g packet | No | No current entry | 7 |
| Calcium polycarbophil | none listed | none listed | $0.0591 per unit 625 mg caplet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Castor oil | none listed | none listed | $0.0193 per mL Castor oil | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Methylcellulose | none listed | none listed | $0.0135 per gram Fiber therapy powder | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Tenapanor | Xphozah, Ibsrela | none listed | $32.54 per tablet 50 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Linaclotide | Linzess | none listed | $9.02 per capsule 145 mcg capsule | Yes | No current entry | 1 |
| Polyethylene glycol 3500 | none listed | 1 labeler | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price